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Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2020

Last day to mail packages for Christmas

We love the holiday season and although Christmas is likely to be a little different this year, it’s more important than ever to reach out to the people you love no matter where they are in the world.

If you’re planning to mail gifts to family and friends, it’s time to get organised. Christmas will be upon us before you can say ‘eggnog’ so grab the calendar and make a note of these important Christmas shipping deadlines.  


Christmas shipping deadlines US

The holiday season is a busy time for couriers, so avoid any potential delays and mail your Christmas gifts as early as possible.  

For peace of mind, try to send gifts two weeks before Christmas for US domestic deliveries, not only will it save you a lot of last-minute stress, but it will be cheaper than paying for an expedited service later. 

However, if you do run out of time, these reliable ground and overnight services will ensure your packages reach their destination by Christmas Eve.

Service

Mail by (ensure your package is with the courier by this date)

Ground Drop Off/Pick Up* December 15 2020
UPS Ground Drop Off/Pick Up   December 15 2020
USPS Priority Domestic December 19 2020
Express Saver Drop Off/Pick Up* December 21 2020
Overnight Drop Off/Pick Up* December 23 2020
USPS Priority Express December 23 2020

*These discounted domestic services are operated by FedEx.

Top Tip: If you’re booking a pick up service, make sure you book the day before you would like the collection. E.g. Book by Tuesday 22nd for a collection on the 23rd.

International Christmas shipping deadlines 

Need to send a package overseas? You’re in the right place. Parcel Monkey can help you book shipping services at discounted rates to over 220 destinations.

Christmas shipping deadlines for destinations outside the US start in early December for economy services, so the earlier you ship the less you’ll pay.

Delivery times vary by country, but the table below shows the express and economy last posting dates to some of our most popular destinations*.   

Destination

Economy 

Express

Canada

December 15 2020

December 22 2020

Western Europe

December 7 2020

December 19 2020

Australia and New Zealand

December 4 2020

December 19 2020

Asia

December 4 2020

December 19 2020

Middle East

December 4 2020

December 19 2020

 

*If you are sending a parcel to an island, such as the Spanish, Greek, Italian or Caribbean Islands, play it safe and allow an extra couple of days. Remote locations in Africa, India, China and the Middle East may also take a little longer. 

Need to find the Christmas shipping deadline for a specific country?

When you get a quote with Parcel Monkey, your quote results will include an estimated delivery time to your chosen destination. This is a good guide to help you work out when you need to mail your packages by. Get a quote early so you can plan ahead. 

For peace of mind, always allow an extra few days for shipping during the holiday season. It’s far better for your packages to arrive early than late. 


Need help mailing a parcel?

We’ll be here to help you over Christmas. You can contact us via live chat or send us an email through your account. Here are our Christmas opening hours:

Christmas Eve 

9 am – 2 pm EST

Christmas Day 

Closed 

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th  December  

Closed

Monday 28th December 

9 am - 5pm EST 

Tuesday 29th December 

9 am – 5 pm EST 

Wednesday 30th December 

8 am – 5 pm EST

New Years Eve 

9 am – 2 pm EST

New Years Day 

Closed

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January 

Closed

Monday 4th January 

Back to normal opening hours, 9 am-5 pm EST

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