• Ship A Package
  • Tracking
  • Login
  • Sign up

Try our shipping calculator

Get Quote

Get a Quote

lb
Need to book multiple shipments?

Refine your Quote

Help us improve the accuracy of your quote by giving us a little more information.

Need to book multiple shipments?

Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2022

When is the last day to send packages for Christmas? 

The last day to mail packages for Christmas 2022 is December 23 if you’re sending a package in the US with USPS Priority Express. However, Christmas shipping deadlines vary depending on the following factors: 

  • Where you’re shipping from and to
  • The speed of service you choose (economy or express) 
  • Your chosen courier 

To help you plan your Christmas shipping and be sure your gifts arrive on time, we’ve put together this handy guide showing the Christmas shipping deadlines for all the biggest US couriers including UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS. 

Just click the links below to find the dates you're looking for:

  • US to US Christmas shipping deadlines 
  • International Christmas shipping deadlines 
  • Parcel Monkey Christmas opening hours

US to US Christmas shipping deadlines 

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. 

The following domestic services will ensure your packages reach their destination before December 25.  

  • USPS Christmas shipping deadlines 2022

    Service Mail by*

    USPS Ground

    December 17
    First-class Mail December 17
    Priority Mail December 19
    Priority Mail Express December 23

     

  • UPS Christmas shipping deadlines 2022

    Service Mail by*

    UPS Ground

    December 17
    UPS 3 Day Select December 20
    UPS 2nd Day Air December 21
    UPS Next Day Air December 22
  • FedEx Christmas shipping deadlines 2022

    Service Mail by*

    FedEx Ground Economy

    December 8
    FedEx Ground December 14
    FedEx Express Saver December 20
    FedEx 2 Day & 2 Day AM December 21

*Your package must be with the courier by this date

 Top Monkey Tip

If you’re booking a package pickup service, make sure you book the day before you would like the collection. E.g. Book by Thursday 15th for a collection on Friday 16th.

International Christmas shipping deadlines 

Sending presents overseas? You’re in the right place. Parcel Monkey can help you ship packages at discounted rates to over 220 global destinations.

Christmas shipping deadlines for destinations outside the US can start as early as late November for economy services, so the earlier you ship the less you’ll pay.

Delivery times vary by country, but the tables below show the last day to send packages to some of our most popular destinations.  

  • US to Canada

    Services Mail by*
    Pitney Bowes Standard 5 December
    Asendia e-PAQ Plus 5 December
    USPS Priority Mail International 6 December
    USPS First Class Package 6 December
    USPS Priority Mail Express International 13 December
    FedEx Ground Domestic 14 December
    FedEx International Economy 16 December
    UPS Standard 16 December
    DHL Global Express 17 December
    FedEx International Priority  17 December
    UPS Worldwide Expedited 19 December
    UPS Worldwide Saver 21 December
    FedEx International First 22 December
    UPS Worldwide Express 22 December

     

  • US to Mexico

    Services Mail by*
    Asendia e-PAQ Plus 5 December
    USPS Priority Mail International 6 December
    USPS First Class Package 6 December
    USPS Priority Mail Express International 13 December
    UPS Standard 15 December
    DHL Global Express 17 December
    UPS Worldwide Expedited 19 December
    FedEx International Economy 20 December
    FedEx International Priority  21 December
    FedEx International First 21 December
    UPS Worldwide Saver 21 December
    UPS Worldwide Express 21 December
  • US to Europe

    Services Mail by*
    Asendia e-PAQ Plus 5 December
    USPS Priority Mail International 6 December
    DHL Global Express 16 December
    UPS Worldwide Expedited 19 December
    UPS Worldwide Saver 21 December

     

  • US to Australia and New Zealand

    Services Mail by*
    Asendia e-PAQ Plus 5 December
    USPS Priority Mail International 6 December
    DHL Global Express 16 December
    UPS Worldwide Expedited 14 December
    UPS Worldwide Saver 19 December
  • US to Asia

    Services Mail by*
    Asendia e-PAQ Plus 5 December
    USPS Priority Mail International 6 December
    DHL Global Express 16 December
    UPS Worldwide Expedited 16 December
    UPS Worldwide Saver 20 December
  • US to Middle East

    Services Mail by*
    Asendia e-PAQ Plus 5 December
    USPS Priority Mail International 6 December
    DHL Global Express 16 December
    UPS Worldwide Expedited 16 December
    UPS Worldwide Saver 21 December

*Your package must be with the courier by this date. 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. 

Find delivery times 


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 2022

Closed

Christmas Day 2022

Closed 

Monday, December 26 2022

24h support 

Tuesday, December 27 2022

24h support 

Wednesday, December 28 2022

24h support 

Thursday, December 29 2022

24h support

Friday, December 30 2022 24h support

New Years Eve 2022

Closed 

New Years Day 2022

Closed

Monday, January 2  2022

24h support

 

Get a shipping quote 

  • Home
  • Ship A Package
  • Track A Package
  • Contact Us
  • FAQs
  • Preferences
  • Site Search
  • About Us
  • International Shipping
  • Domestic Shipping
  • Bulk Shipping
  • Couriers
  • International Parcel Delivery
  • Blog
  • Delivery Services
  • Retailer Returns
  • Selling Guides
  • How To Guides
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy
  • Sitemap
  • Reviews
  • © Parcel Monkey 2023
AMEX MAESTRO MASTERCARD PAYPAL VISA

TrustPilot logo

  • australia
  • belgië
  • deutschland
  • españa
  • france
  • italia
  • nederland
  • united kingdom
  • united states
  • Basket
  • Home
  • Ship A Package
  • Track A Package
  • Login / Register
  • Orders
  • International Shipping
    • Africa

      • Shipping to Ghana
      • Shipping to Kenya
      • Shipping to Nigeria
      • Shipping to South Africa
      Africa
    • Asia

      • Shipping to China
      • Shipping to India
      • Shipping to Japan
      • Shipping to Singapore
      • Shipping to South Korea
      • Shipping to Taiwan
      Asia
    • Caribbean

      • Shipping to Dominican Republic
      • Shipping to Haiti
      • Shipping to Jamaica
      • Shipping to Trinidad and Tobago
      Caribbean
    • Europe

      • Shipping to France
      • Shipping to Germany
      • Shipping to Ireland
      • Shipping to Italy
      • Shipping to Netherlands
      • Shipping to Spain
      • Shipping to Switzerland
      • Shipping to United Kingdom
      Europe
    • Middle East

      • Shipping to Egypt
      • Shipping to Israel
      • Shipping to Jordan
      • Shipping to Lebanon
      • Shipping to United Arab Emirates
      Middle East
    • North America

      • Shipping to Canada
      • Shipping to Mexico
      North America
    • Oceania

      • Shipping to Australia
      • Shipping to New Zealand
      Oceania
    • South America

      • Shipping to Argentina
      • Shipping to Brazil
      • Shipping to Chile
      • Shipping to Colombia
      South America
    • All shipping destinations
  • Domestic Shipping
  • Delivery Services
    • Economy shipping
    • ePacket shipping
    • Expedited shipping
    • Flat rate shipping
    • Overnight shipping
    • Package drop off
    • Package pick up
    • Shipping Heavy Items and Large Packages
    • Shipping large boxes
    • Small package shipping
    • Standard shipping
    • US ground shipping
    • All shipping services
  • Couriers
    • Aramex
    • Asendia
    • Australia Post
    • BPost
    • Chronopost
    • Colissimo
    • DHL
    • DPD
    • FedEx
    • IPS
    • Parcelforce
    • Pitney Bowes
    • Purolator
    • TrakPak
    • UPS
    • USPS
    • All shipping companies
  • Blog
  • How To Guides
    • How to address mail to Australia
    • How to address mail to UK
    • How to attach customs documents
    • How to ship books
    • How to ship fishing rods
    • How to ship golf clubs
    • How to ship vinyl records
    • All shipping guides
  • About Us
  • Site Search
  • FAQs
  • Preferences