If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, you’re running out of time to ship it. Here’s the upcoming deadlines for when packages need to be shipped to make it in time for Christmas. FYI, Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, so you may have to pay extra for Saturday Shipping if you wait until the deadlines.
Fed Ex:
FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx Ground: Wednesday, Dec. 14
FedEx Express Saver, FedEx 3Day Freight: Tuesday, Dec. 20
FedEx 2Day: Wednesday, Dec. 21
FedEx 1Day Freight: Thursday, Dec. 22
FedEx SameDay: Friday, Dec. 23
UPS
3-Day Select: Tuesday, Dec. 20
2nd Day Air: Wednesday, Dec. 21
Next Day Air: Thursday, Dec. 22
Ground: Varies, Depending on Distance. Calculate the Time and cost here.
United States Postal Service
Retail Ground: Saturday, Dec. 17
First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Monday, Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express: Friday, Dec. 23
And if you miss these dates, it looks like Prime Members can order on Amazon.com up until December 24th on some items, and still get them in time to get them under the tree with Same Day shipping. And nothing says you cared like waiting until Christmas Day, when you can order an Amazon E-Gift Card and send it to their E-Mail.