US – Want to make sure you get your packages under the tree this year? Make sure you send out your items before this date.
2023 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| Service | 5-Day Shipping | 4-Day Shipping | 3-Day Shipping | 2-Day Shipping | 1-Day Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage™2 | Dec. 16 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 20 | – |
| Priority Mail®2 | – | – | Dec. 20 | Dec. 21 | – |
| Priority Mail Express®3,4 | – | – | – | Dec. 20 | Dec. 21 |
2023 Holiday Mailing Dates for First-Class Mail®
Recommended mailing deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| Service | 5-Day Mailing | 4-Day Mailing | 3-Day Mailing | 2-Day Mailing | 1-Day Mailing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail2(Domestic) | Dec. 16 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 20 | – |
2023 Holiday Shipping Dates for International
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| Destination | First-Class Package International Service® | Priority Mail International® Service | Priority Mail Express International® Service | Global Express Guaranteed® Service2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Nov. 29 | Nov. 29 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 15 |
| Asia / Pacific Rim | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
| Australia / New Zealand | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
| Canada | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
| Caribbean | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
| Central & South America | Nov. 29 | Nov. 29 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 15 |
| Europe | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
| Mexico | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
| Middle East | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 15 |
2023 Holiday Mailing & Shipping Dates for Military
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| Addressed to | USPS Ground Advantage™ Service | First-Class Mail® Service | Priority Mail® Service | Priority Mail Express Military® Service (PMEMS)2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs™ 090-092 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 15 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | N/A |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 15 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIPs 340 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 15 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AP ZIPs 962-966 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 15 |
UPS and FedEx
UPS and Fed Ex are gearing up for peak seasons as well.
UPS recommended holiday ship dates
- Dec. 21: UPS 3 Day Select
- Dec. 22: UPS 2nd Day Air Service
- Dec. 23: UPS Next Day Air Service
