{"id":18587,"date":"2025-12-12T23:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T05:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/12\/12\/when-are-the-holiday-shipping-deadlines\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T23:30:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T05:30:09","slug":"when-are-the-holiday-shipping-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/12\/12\/when-are-the-holiday-shipping-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"When are the holiday shipping deadlines?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Holiday Shipping Deadlines: What You Need to Know<\/h1>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">It\u2019s about that time again when you\u2019ll need to start thinking about getting packages shipped for the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">To prepare, here are some key dates to keep in mind for Christmas. <\/p>\n<h2>USPS Shipping Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The deadlines for the lower 48 states at the U.S. Postal Service are: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"body-text-list\">\n<li><span>Wednesday, Dec. 17: USPS Ground Advantage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Wednesday, Dec. 17: First-Class Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Thursday, Dec. 18: Priority Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Saturday, Dec. 20: Priority Mail Express<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The deadlines for Alaska and Hawaii are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"body-text-list\">\n<li><span>Tuesday, Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Wednesday, Dec. 17: First-Class Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Thursday, Dec. 18: Priority Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Saturday, Dec. 20: Priority Mail Express<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">For more details, click here.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Shipping Options<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">At FedEx and UPS, next-day and overnight services are available for Christmas as late as Dec. 23. You can check for holiday operations at FedEx here and for UPS, you can visit this site. <\/p>\n<h3>Related News<\/h3>\n<p>Grocer came to City Hall to do business and got lectures instead.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/NXR7FQZLWJHX5O46QB53LIGZLI.jpg?auth=9a2a903fd3fd4425d9d3679e9cd109f42f9407253cc383be0d43292cb80fe798&#038;quality=80&#038;height=127&#038;width=190&#038;smart=true\" alt=\"David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper on \"Stranger Things,\" poses during red carpet opening of...\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sarah Hepola on an exclusive red carpet at the Galleria that also featured \u2018Selling Sunset\u2019 and \u2018Virgin River\u2019 stars and a bonus Michael Irvin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/5YPKH46O7ZHE5AU742ITPCJPYQ.JPG?auth=a85c5ce0cb7b2c83db737caee7e4cb5241b3b9d5a097a28515d7e25344124a4e&#038;quality=80&#038;height=127&#038;width=190&#038;smart=true\" alt=\"Ikea at the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway in Frisco on...\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The global furniture and home goods company is pulling back on smaller operation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__2UraD flex-none object-cover dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain dmnc_images-modern-image-module__P3kZ4 w-full\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/43EVXD5UGRASZL5BAJCDRDWXM4.jpg?auth=95faefe64fbf17c055c8ca30c5f746cda33426a2417c87d5b2d27eaf840f1746&#038;quality=80&#038;height=127&#038;width=190&#038;smart=true\" alt=\"Crews erected the Klyde Warren Park Christmas tree ahead of the tree lighting celebration in...\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">In conclusion, it is essential to plan ahead and check the shipping deadlines for the holiday season to ensure that your packages arrive on time. Whether you are using the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, or UPS, make sure to check their websites for the latest information on holiday operations and shipping deadlines.<\/p>\n<h5>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h5>\n<h6>Q: What are the shipping deadlines for the lower 48 states at the U.S. Postal Service?<\/h6>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The deadlines for the lower 48 states at the U.S. Postal Service are: Wednesday, Dec. 17: USPS Ground Advantage, Wednesday, Dec. 17: First-Class Mail, Thursday, Dec. 18: Priority Mail, and Saturday, Dec. 20: Priority Mail Express.<\/p>\n<h6>Q: What are the shipping deadlines for Alaska and Hawaii?<\/h6>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The deadlines for Alaska and Hawaii are: Tuesday, Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage, Wednesday, Dec. 17: First-Class Mail, Thursday, Dec. 18: Priority Mail, and Saturday, Dec. 20: Priority Mail Express.<\/p>\n<h6>Q: Are next-day and overnight services available for Christmas at FedEx and UPS?<\/h6>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: Yes, next-day and overnight services are available for Christmas as late as Dec. 23 at FedEx and UPS. You can check for holiday operations at FedEx here and for UPS, you can visit this site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday Shipping Deadlines: What You Need to Know It\u2019s about that time again when you\u2019ll need to start thinking about getting packages shipped for the holiday season. To prepare, here are some key dates to keep in mind for Christmas. 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