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INDIANAPOLIS — If you have gifts to send to loved ones, it’s important to get them in the mail at the right time so they arrive in time for holiday celebrations.

Included are shipping deadlines for the three major shipping carriers: FedEx, UPS, and USPS.

FedEx Christmas Shipping Deadlines

  • Dec. 9 (Wed.) – Deadline for FedEx SmartPost
  • Dec. 15 (Tue.) – Deadline for FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery
  • Dec. 21 (Mon.) – Deadline for FedEx Express Saver
  • Dec. 22 (Tue.) – Deadline for FedEx 2Day and FedEx 2Day A.M.
  • Dec. 23 (Wed.) – Deadline for FedEx Overnight services
  • Dec. 25 (Fri.) – Deadline for all FedEx SameDay

UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines (within the U.S.)

  • Dec. 15 (Tue.) – Ground shipments
  • Dec. 21 (Mon.) – Deadline for UPS 3 Day Select
  • Dec. 22 (Tue.) – Deadline for UPS 2nd Day Air
  • Dec. 23 (Wed.) – Deadline for UPS Next Day Air

USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines (within the U.S.)

  • Dec. 15 (Tue.) – Deadline for USPS Retail Ground
  • Dec. 18 (Fri.) – Deadline for First Class Mail
  • Dec. 19 (Sat.) – Deadline for Priority Mail
  • Dec. 23 (Wed.) – Deadline for Priority Mail Express