If your hope is to have that holiday package sent to its destination before Christmas- you may want to send it now.

Peak shipping season is underway.

 USPS –For delivery before Dec. 25 in the 48 contiguous states, the United States Postal Service recommends these send-by dates:

Domestic Mail Class/Product Date (excluding Alaska & Hawaii) Date for Alaska & Hawaii
USPS Ground Advantage® Service Dec. 18 Dec. 16
First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 18 Dec. 18
Priority Mail® Service Dec. 19 Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express® Service Dec. 21 Dec. 20

 

UPS  The deadlines for domestic delivery by Dec. 24 are:

Shipping Service Ship Date
UPS 3 Day Select Dec. 19
UPS 2nd Day Air Dec. 20
UPS Next Day Air Dec. 23

 

FedEx  You can wait as long as Dec. 24 if you’re willing to pay for FedEx SameDay delivery,

Shipping Service Ship Date
FedEx Overnight Dec. 23
FedEx 2Day Dec. 20
FedEx Express Saver Dec. 19
FedEx Ground Dec. 17-23
FedEx Home Delivery Dec. 17-23
FedEx Ground Economy Dec. 13