UPS & FedEx Christmas shipping deadlines 2026

The last carriers standing — both run to December 23:

Parcels and mailers stacked at a green front door with a wreath

UPS — last ship dates

UPS 3 Day Select
Dec 21
UPS 2nd Day Air
Dec 22
UPS Next Day Air
Dec 23
UPS Ground
By route
No single date — check yours at ups.com/ctc

Official 2026 UPS holiday cutoffs; verify on ups.com.

FedEx — last ship dates

FedEx Express Saver
Dec 21
FedEx 2Day
Dec 22
FedEx Overnight
Dec 23
FedEx Ground & Home Delivery
Dec 17–23
Varies by ZIP — plan on the early end

Official 2026 FedEx holiday cutoffs; verify on fedex.com. Ordering from a shop? Their packing time sits on top of every date.

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Gift ideas for Christmas

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