If you are one of those people who chose to procrastinate on all the holiday gifts until the last possible minute and now find yourself in a panic, you are not alone. Millions of people do this yearly and will continue to do so as if they didn’t encounter the same issues the year before.
Unlike Santa, most of us can’t deliver billions of Christmas presents across the globe in a single night without encountering any scheduling conflicts. However, there’s nothing to freak out because there’s still time to avoid looking like a Grinch this holiday season.
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Unfortunately, most international shipping deadlines have already passed, but you might be in luck if you want to ship items within the U.S. However, don’t delay any longer, as the last-minute deadlines are quickly approaching.
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Most holidays overlap this year, so to refresh your memory, here are all the exact dates for 2024: Christmas is on Dec. 25, Hanukkah begins on Dec. 25 and ends on Jan. 2, and Kwanzaa starts on Dec. 26 and concludes on Jan. 1.
To make the holiday rush easier, here are all the estimated deadlines for holiday deliveries and shipping within the U.S. this year.
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UPS makes holiday shipping easy and customizable
UPS (UPS) provides three tremendous and simple options for last-minute deliveries that will save the holidays.
UPS 3 Day Select: Dec. 19
UPS 2nd Day Air: Dec. 20
UPS Next Day Air: Dec. 23
Check out the UPS shipping website to verify specific days based on location.
USPS provides specific holiday shipping deadlines based on the item
USPS wants to spread the holiday cheer by offering four different shipping options and free shipping supplies to save a few bucks.
USPS Ground Advantage: Dec. 18
USPS First-Class Mail: Dec. 18
USPS Priority Mail: Dec. 19
USPS Priority Mail Express: Dec. 21
For more specific holiday shipping deadlines, check out the USPS website for dates and details.
FedEx delivers multiple shipping options just in time for the holidays
FedEx (FDX) has eight delivery and shipping options, plus additional international deadlines that will bring holiday cheer across the globe.
FedEx Home Delivery 5-Day Shipping / FedEx Ground 5-Day Shipping: Dec. 17
FedEx Home Delivery 4-Day Shipping / FedEx Ground 4-Day Shipping: Dec. 18
FedEx Ground 3-Day Shipping: Dec. 19
FedEx Home Delivery 2-to-3-Day Shipping: Dec. 20
FedEx Home Delivery 1-Day Shipping / FedEx Overnight: Dec. 23
FedEx Same Day: Dec. 24
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For further details on specific dates and rates, check out the FedEx 2024 shipping deadline for holiday packages:
Amazon makes holiday online shopping efficient and fast
The always-reliable Amazon (AMZN) offers a wide range of gift options with free shipping for Amazon Prime members in case delivery fees were not part of this year’s allotted holiday budget.
Amazon Prime members: Dec. 22
Amazon non-member: Dec. 16
Since third-party sellers sell most Amazon items, delivery times will vary. For more accurate delivery dates, make sure to check the estimated dates on the specific items.
Walmart extends its holiday delivery deadlines and provides convenient last-minute options
Walmart (WMT) continues to be a top retail giant for a reason. It offers customers multiple last-minute value deals on various products and shipping options for overly last-minute shoppers.
Walmart+ members: Dec. 22
Non Walmart+ members: Dec. 19
If the holidays really did catch you by surprise and last-minute is the only option plausible, Walmart is here to save the day. This year, it has extended delivery deadlines for next-day Christmas Eve deliveries and same-day deliveries and various flexible and convenient shipping and pickup options.
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Walmart Delivery by Dec. 25: Dec. 23 by 12:30 p.m.
Walmart Express Delivery: Dec. 24 by 4 p.m.
Walmart In-store Same-day Pickup and Delivery: Dec. 24 by 12 p.m.
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