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Can you believe Christmas is just a few weeks away? If you're sending gifts or cards via snail mail this year, make note of early deadlines to make sure your gifts get to their destinations in time for Christmas.
The U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS have announced deadlines for holiday packages to arrive by Dec. 25. They're also urging consumers to mail their packages and cards as early as possible.
"We are ready and positioned to have a successful peak season," Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in a statement. "Americans should feel confident sending their holiday cards, mail and packages with the Postal Service. There is a spirit of excitement throughout [USPS] and our entire team is ready to deliver the holidays for the nation."
Here are the deadlines to ensure your gift arrives by Dec. 25. Happy holidays!
U.S. Postal Service
2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for the Contiguous U.S.
Dec. 15: USPS retail ground service
Dec. 17: First-class mail service (including holiday greeting cards)
Dec. 17: First-class packages
Dec. 18: Priority Mail
Dec. 23: Priority Mail Express
2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii
Alaska
Dec. 2: USPS retail ground service
Dec. 18: First-class mail service
Dec. 18: Priority Mail
Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express
Hawaii
Dec. 17: First-class Mail
Dec. 17: Priority Mail
Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express
UPS
Dec. 21: 3-Day Select
Dec. 22: 2nd Day Air services
Dec. 23: Next-day Air services
FedEx
Dec. 9: Ground & Freight Economy
Dec. 15: Ground & Home Delivery
Dec. 21: Express Saver
Dec. 22: 2Day & 2Day-AM
Dec. 23: Overnight services
Dec. 24: Same-day services
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