Running an ecommerce brand has plenty of perks, but it’s not without its challenges. One big hurdle is relying on shipping companies—unless, of course, you have your own courier service.
Usually, an ecommerce business owner doesn’t feel the strain of this partnership, but when big moments come up, like a global sales campaign, it’s important to make sure your shipping partner has your back.
As we approach the end of 2024, every major shipping company is experiencing the holiday rush. To ensure your packages arrive on time, they’re kindly reminding sellers to ship their goods by specific dates.
To help ease your stress and ensure your customers’ purchases arrive on time, we’ve put together a list of deadlines from major shipping companies for domestic deliveries.
Make sure to inform your customers about the recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25, and plan your shipping accordingly.
The United States Domestic Delivery Deadlines
USPS
| USPS Ground Advantage | Dec. 18* |
| First-Class Mail | Dec. 18 |
| Priority Mail | Dec. 19 |
| Priority Mail Express | Dec. 20** |
* Dec. 16 for Hawaii and Alaska
** Dec. 20 for Hawaii and Alaska
UPS
| UPS Ground | Calculate on the site |
| UPS 3 Day Select | Dec. 19 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | Dec. 20 |
| UPS Next Day Air | Dec. 23 |
FedEx
| FedEx SameDay | Dec. 24 |
| FO, PO, SO, Extra Hours | Dec. 23 |
| 2Day & 2Day AM | Dec. 20 |
| FedEx Express Saver | Dec. 19 |
| FedEx Ground | Dec. 17 |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Dec. 17 |
| FedEx Ground Economy | Dec. 13 |
Canada Domestic Delivery Deadlines
Canada Post
| Local (Priority, Xpresspost) | Dec. 23 |
| Local (Expedited Parcel or flat rate box | Dec. 20 |
| Local (Regular Parcel) | Dec. 19 |
| Regional (Priority, Xpresspost) | Dec. 23 |
| Regional (Expedited Parcel or flat rate box) | Dec. 18 |
| Regional (Regular Parcel) | Dec. 16 |
| National (Priority) | Dec. 20 |
| National (Xpresspost) | Dec. 20 |
| National (Flat rate box) | Dec. 12 |
| National (Regular Parcel) | Dec. 10 |
Australia Domestic Delivery Deadlines
Australia Post
| Parcel Post | Dec. 13-20 |
| Express Post | Dec. 20-23 |
Greate Britain Domestic Delivery Deadlines
Royal Mail
| 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For | Dec. 18 |
| 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For | Dec. 20 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | Dec. 20 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 | Dec. 21 |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed | Dec. 23 |
Germany Domestic Delivery Deadlines
DPD
| Standard | Dec. 20 |
| Express | Dec. 23 |
Download and Print the List
To easily keep track of shipping deadlines, feel free to download this list to print or save on your device.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2024
A handy round-up of deadlines from major shipping companies for domestic deliveries.
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Remember to keep your customers in the loop about these deadlines: pin a post on social media, add a “Holiday Shipping” section to your homepage, or send a newsletter.
Happy holidays!
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