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December 2, 2025, – As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans will soon be preparing to send gifts and cards to loved ones across the country. With shipping carriers experiencing their busiest time of the year, meeting key deadlines is essential to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas morning.
Major shipping providers—including USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon—have already released their cutoff dates for delivery by December 25, 2025. From affordable ground services to expedited last-minute options, these deadlines offer crucial guidance for shoppers hoping to avoid delays during the seasonal rush.
Whether you’re sending gifts early or pushing it to the wire, knowing the final shipping dates can save stress and disappointment. Here are the most up-to-date holiday shipping deadlines for 2025 to help you plan and deliver joy this festive season.
USPS Deadlines
- Ground Advantage: December 17
- First Class Mail: December 17
- Priority Mail: December 18
- Priority Mail Express: December 20
- For Packages to Alaska and Hawaii
- USPS Ground Advantage: December 16
- First-Class Mail: December 17
- Priority Mail: December 18
- Priority Mail Express: December 20
- Military (APO/FPO/DPO)
- First-Class Mail and Priority Mail: December 9
- Priority Mail Express: December 16
FedEx Deadlines
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- FedEx Ground Economy:December 15, 2025
- FedEx Ground: See here
- FedEx Home Delivery: See here
- FedEx Express Saver: December 20, 2025
- FedEx 2Day & 2Day AM: December 22, 2025
- FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight®, FedEx Standard Overnight®, Extra Hours:December 23, 2025
- FedEx SameDay: December 24, 2025
UPS Deadlines
- UPS 3 Day Select: December 19, 2025
- UPS 2nd Day Air: December 22, 2025
- UPS Ground: Check ups.com (varies by origin/destination)
- UPS Ground Saver: Check ups.com (varies by origin/destination)
- UPS Next Day Air: December 23, 2025
Amazon Deadlines
For Prime members, the cutoff for most items is December 22 for delivery by Christmas Eve. However, always check product-specific shipping details at checkout as some items may have earlier deadlines.
