Secret dates for those who want their New Year's orders to arrive on time
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Source: Consumer Reports
If you want (of course, you want!) So that all your holiday gifts this year will arrive on time, it is best to finish choosing and placing orders as soon as possible.
On Sunday, December 2, Hanukkah begins - this means that gifts for friends and family celebrating this holiday must already be at the American post office to be delivered for the holiday, writes Consumer Reports. But also those who are going to congratulate their loved ones on Christmas and New Year, it’s worth it to hurry.
You shouldn't be under the illusion that December is still a long time before 25! Most of the big sellers and carriers are overloaded this season, so in order to avoid awkward moments with late delivery of gifts, order in the coming days. Pay attention to what time frame the FedEx, UPS, and US Postal Service promise to deliver.
And do not forget about the Free Shipping Day (Free Shipping Day). Hundreds of online merchants will take part in this tremendous December 14 promotion, offering a huge amount of gifts that can be received by Christmas.
FedEx
For delivery within the USA:
- December 10: Last day to send FedEx SmartPost
- December 17: Last day to send FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery
- December 19: Last day to ship FedEx Express Saver
- December 20: Last day to send FedEx 2Day and FedEx 2Day AM
- December 21: Last day to ship FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight and FedEx First Overnight
- December 25: Last day to ship FedEx SameDay City Direct, FedEx SameDay City Priority and FedEx SameDay
Final delivery times for packages sent to Puerto Rico and Canada, Mexico and other international destinations vary. For more information, visit the page. Last Days to Ship.
UPS
For delivery within the USA:
- December 18: the last day to send UPS 3 Day Select and December 24 delivery
- December 19: the last day to send UPS 2nd Day Air packages and December 24 delivery
- December 20: the last day to send UPS 2nd Day Air packages and December 24 delivery
- December 21: The last day to send UPS Next Day Air and December 24 delivery. Note: These parcels must be processed and marked for Saturday Delivery, which is not available for all postal codes.
In addition to the Saturday Delivery restrictions, UPS also warns that some packages and services may require an extra day of transit time. For a more complete assessment of how much time your gift will carry, check UPS calculator.
As for the final deadlines international traffic and other holiday related information, such as shipping and delivery, additional information can be found on the website. Holiday Shipping with UPS.
US Postal Service
For delivery of mail and parcels within Continental USA:
- December 14: Last day to send Retail Ground
- December 20: Last day to send First Class Mail
- December 20: Last day to send Priority Mail
- December 22: Last day to send Priority Mail Express
For mail and parcels on Alaska and Hawaii:
- December 20: Last day to send First Class Mail and Priority Mail services
- December 22: Last day to send Priority Mail Express
The final delivery time for internationally, including in foreign military bases, depends on the destination and type of delivery service.
For more information, visit the section Holiday Shipping Deadlines on the US Postal Service website.