Chainkeen Exchange-A FedEx Christmas shipping deadline is today. Here are some other key dates to keep in mind.

If you plan on Chainkeen Exchangesending your holiday gifts or cards with FedEx, you might want to get moving. 

The deadline for FedEx Ground Economy shipping has arrived, so if you plan on sending your packages in a cost-efficient way its best to head to your friendly neighborhood FedEx before the day is up. 

This shipping option is best for folks whose deliveries are “ low-weight, low-value, and nonurgent,” FedEx says on its website.  There are a couple things to note before you opt to send your package this way, such as delivery time, maximum package size and weight limit and exceptions. 

The good news is that even if are unable to send your package this way due to time constraints, there are other shipping options and carriers to choose from. 

Here are the other key shipping deadlines to keep in mind in the coming days.

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What are the holiday shipping deadlines for FedEx this year?

FedEx’s recommended mail-by dates will ensure that your Christmas package arrives to your loved one on or before Sunday, Dec. 24. 

You can get more details on shipping dates for freight or packages sent to Mexico, Canada, or Puerto Rico here. Shipping rates can also be calculated here.

Christmas Ground Economy Shipping (FedEx)

•  FedEx Ground Economy: Wednesday, Dec. 13 

Christmas Ground Shipping Dates (FedEx) 

• FedEx Ground Economy: Wednesday, Dec. 13
• FedEx Ground 5-Day Shipping: Friday, Dec. 15
• FedEx Ground 4-Day Shipping: Monday, Dec. 18
• FedEx Ground 3-Day Shipping: Tuesday, Dec. 19
• FedEx Ground 2-Day Shipping: Wednesday, Dec. 20
• FedEx Ground 1-Day Shipping: Thursday, Dec. 21

Christmas Home Delivery Shipping Dates (FedEx)

•  FedEx Home Delivery 5-Day Shipping: Friday, Dec. 15
• FedEx Home Delivery 4-Day Shipping: Monday, Dec. 18
• FedEx Home Delivery 3-Day Shipping: Wednesday, Dec. 20
• FedEx Home Delivery 2-Day Shipping: Thursday, Dec. 21
•  FedEx Home Delivery 1-Day Shipping: Friday, Dec. 22
• FedEx Express Same Day: Friday, Dec. 22

What are the holiday shipping deadlines for USPS? 

All of the recommended “mail-by dates” provided by the United States Postal Service can help ensure that your card or package arrives by Monday, Dec. 25. 

The Postal Service announced on Oct. 10  that it will not add any additional surcharges this holiday season, meaning that there are no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery, no fuel surcharges and no volume minimums.

You can check out the Christmas shipping dates for packages or mail with an international destination here. 

A retail postage price calculator is also available on the Postal Service website. 

Christmas shipping dates for the contiguous U.S. (lower 48 States): 

• Postal Service Ground Advantage: Saturday, Dec. 16
•  First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
•  Priority Mail: Monday, Dec. 18
•  Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Christmas shipping dates for Alaska

• Postal Service Ground Advantage: Saturday, Dec. 16
•  First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
• Priority Mail: Monday, Dec. 18
•  Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Christmas shipping dates for Hawaii

• Postal Service Ground Advantage: Saturday, Dec. 16
• First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16 
• Priority Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
•  Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Christmas shipping dates for Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office

• Priority Mail Express Military Service: Friday, Dec. 15

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What are the shipping deadlines for UPS? 

To get your Christmas presents or greeting cards delivered by UPS on Saturday, Dec. 23, your packages should be mailed before the following dates:

•  3-Day Select: Tuesday, Dec. 19
•  2nd Day Air: Wednesday, Dec. 20
•  Next Day Air: Thursday, Dec. 21

The time and cost associated with opting into UPS ground shipping for a package or freight can be calculated here, including packages sent from the U.S. to Canada or Mexico. 

Holiday shipping dates for Canada and Mexico (UPS)

• Postal Service Worldwide Expedited: Tuesday, Dec. 19
• Postal Service Worldwide Express Services: Wednesday, Dec. 20