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While the main carriers have published their holiday cut-off dates, we urge caution this year. Definitively give yourself some pad to ensure you meet customer expectations.
Here are the 2022 FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL deadlines to keep in mind.
FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Here are the recommended cut off dates to ship for delivery by Dec. 25th through FedEx.
FEDEX HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES 2022 |
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FedEx SameDay® |
Friday, December 23 |
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FO, PO, SO, Extra Hours |
Thursday, December 22 |
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2Day & 2Day AM |
Wednesday, December 21 |
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FedEx Express Saver® |
Tuesday, December 20 |
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FedEx 1Day® Freight |
Thursday, December 22 |
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FedEx 2Day® Freight |
Wednesday, December 21 |
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FedEx 3Day® Freight |
Tuesday, December 20 |
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FedEx Ground® Contiguous US |
Wednesday, December 14 |
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FedEx Ground® Alaska & Hawaii |
Wednesday, December 14 |
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FedEx Home Delivery® Contiguous US |
Wednesday, December 14 |
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FedEx Home Delivery® Alaska & Hawaii |
Wednesday, December 14 |
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FedEx Ground® Economy |
Thursday, December 8 |
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FedEx Freight® Priority |
Wednesday, December 14 |
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FedEx Freight® Economy |
Thursday, December 8 |
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FedEx Freight® Direct |
Wednesday, December 14 |
FedEx is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There is no pickup or delivery service on these days.
For international shipping deadlines, consult the FedEx website.
UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Here are the recommended cut off dates to ship for delivery by Dec. 25th through UPS.
UPS HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES 2022 |
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UPS 3 Day Select® |
Wednesday, December 21 |
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UPS 2nd Day Air® |
Thursday, December 22 |
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UPS Next Day Air® |
Friday, December 23 |
UPS is also closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Express deliveries for certain times on certain days can also vary shipping schedules. Check the UPS website for more details.
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Here are the recommended cut off dates to ship for delivery by Dec. 25th through the US Postal Service.
USPS HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES 2022 |
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USPS Retail Ground® |
Thursday, December 15 |
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First-Class Mail® |
Saturday, December 17 |
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Priority Mail® |
Monday, December 19 |
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Priority Mail Express® |
Friday, December 23 |
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First-Class Mail® (Alaska) |
Sunday, December 18 |
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Priority Mail® (Alaska) |
Sunday, December 18 |
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Priority Mail Express® (Alaska) |
Wednesday, December 21 |
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USPS Retail Ground® (Alaska) |
Friday, December 2 |
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First-Class Mail® (Hawaii) |
Saturday, December 17 |
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Priority Mail® (Hawaii) |
Saturday, December 17 |
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Priority Mail Express® (Hawaii) |
Wednesday, December 21 |
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USPS Retail Ground® (Hawaii) |
N/A |
For more information on mailing to military members or international mailing, check the USPS website.
DHL Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Here are the recommended DHL cut off dates to ship for delivery by Dec. 25th.
DHL HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES 2022 |
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DHL Express Worldwide |
Thursday, December 22 |
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DHL Economy Select |
Monday, December 19 |
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DHL Domestic Express |
Friday, December 23 |
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SmartMail Expedited Max |
Saturday, December 17 |
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SmartMail Expedited |
Thursday, December 15 |
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SmartMailGround |
Sunday, December 11 |
For more information, you can go to the DHL website.
Holiday Shipping Tips
We'll have more holiday tips in coming weeks, but to learn about our new spot quoting tool, check out our post New Tool for Spot Quoting Freight Just in Time for the Holidays.
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