2021 Carrier Holiday Deadlines To Bookmark - FedEx, UPS, & USPS

As a heavy shipper, right now is the busiest time of year for you. And, of course, you are also facing unruly supply chains, making staying on top of carrier deadlines extra critical.

Traditionally, Black Friday is the official kick-off to the busy holiday shopping season. However, many global supply chain analysts recommend that holiday shoppers hoping to purchase gifts that will arrive before the holidays get an earlier start. According to a recently released poll conducted by the Morning Consult, 51% of consumers are following this advice and have already started checking items off their holiday shopping lists. 

To reach your fulfillment targets and position your organization for success, be sure to keep the main carrier holiday shipping schedules for FedEx, UPS, and USPS below in mind —and don't forget to keep your customers updated with the reality of logistics this year. A few emails and webpage messaging can go a long way in managing expectations and keeping customers happy.

FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines

These dates are the recommended last days to ship for delivery by Dec. 25 through FedEx.

FedEx is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There is no pickup or delivery service on these days. FedEx Custom Critical® is available.

For more information, including international shipping deadlines, see the FedEx website.

UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines

UPS is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There is no pickup or delivery service on these days. UPS Express Critical® is available. See the details on the UPS website.

Check here to view UPS' holiday shipping schedules.

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USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines

More USPS holiday shipping information can be found here.

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