You’re probably shipping a lot of gifts this season. So you know that planning ahead is essential for holiday shipping success.
Below, you’ll find a list of key shipping deadlines to make sure your packages arrive by December 25.
For domestic U.S. deliveries, ground shipping deadlines range from December 15-19, while express services extend through December 23-24.
International shipping requires even more lead time, with economy services to most destinations needing to ship by December 1-9 to ensure Christmas delivery.
Remember: holiday shipping delays are common. This is due to increased package volumes, weather conditions, customs processing, and address errors.
Review the carrier-specific deadlines below and make sure you let your customers know when they need to complete their orders. It’s the surest way to prevent disappointment!
U.S. Domestic Shipping Deadlines
USPS
- USPS Ground Advantage™ & First-Class Mail®: Wednesday, December 17
- Priority Mail®: Thursday, December 18
- Priority Mail Express®: Saturday, December 20
FedEx
- FedEx Ground® Economy (formerly FedEx® SmartPost): Monday, December 15
- FedEx Ground®: Wednesday, December 17
- FedEx Home Delivery®: Wednesday, December 17
- FedEx Express Saver®: Saturday, December 20
- FedEx 2Day®: Monday, December 22
- FedEx Overnight Services: Tuesday, December 23
DHL eCommerce
- DHL Parcel Ground: Monday, December 15
- DHL Parcel Expedited: Tuesday, December 16
International Shipping Deadlines
USPS® (Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia/New Zealand)
- First-Class Package International Service®: Tuesday, December 9
- Priority Mail International®: Tuesday, December 9
- Priority Mail Express International®: Tuesday, December 16
FedEx (Canada & Mexico)
- FedEx® International Connect Plus: Thursday, December 18
DHL eCommerce
DHL Parcel International Direct
- Australia: Monday, December 8
- Canada: Thursday, December 11
- France: Friday, December 12
- Germany: Thursday, December 11
- Hong Kong: Wednesday, December 3
- Ireland: Tuesday, December 9
- Italy: Tuesday, December 9
- Japan: Tuesday, December 9
- Mexico: Thursday, December 11
- Netherlands: Thursday, December 11
- New Zealand: Monday, December 8
- Rest of EU*: Monday, December 8
- Singapore: Wednesday, December 10
- South Korea: Monday, December 8
- Spain: Tuesday, December 9
- United Kingdom: Friday, December 12
DHL Parcel International Standard
- African Countries: Friday, November 14
- Australia: Friday, December 5
- Brazil: Friday, November 21
- Canada: Friday, December 5
- Eastern Europe: Friday, December 5
- France: Thursday, December 4
- Germany: Monday, December 8
- Hong Kong: Wednesday, December 3
- Israel: Monday, December 1
- Japan: Friday, December 5
- Mexico: Thursday, November 20
- New Zealand: Friday, December 5
- Rest of Asia: Monday, December 1
- Rest of Latin America: Thursday, November 20
- Thailand: Friday, December 5
- United Kingdom: Wednesday, December 10
- Western Europe: Friday, December 5
* Rest of EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Asendia
Asendia ePAQ Select, Asendia Country Tracked, Asendia Fully Tracked
- Canada, UK, Australia/New Zealand, Western/Rest of Europe, Asia/Pacific Rim, Middle East: Friday, December 5
- Mexico, Brazil, Rest of Latin America, Africa: Friday, November 28
Asendia Tracked Duties Paid:
- UK: Friday, December 12
- Australia/New Zealand: Wednesday, December 10
- Asia/Pacific Rim & Middle East: Tuesday, December 9
- Brazil & Rest of Latin America: Thursday, December 4
- Western/Rest of Europe: Thursday, December 11
- All Other Destinations: Tuesday-Thursday, December 16-18
Note: Canada Post strike may impact deliveries.
