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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
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.
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USPS Christmas shipping deadlines 2022
Service Mail by* December 17 First-class Mail December 17 Priority Mail December 19 Priority Mail Express December 23 -
UPS Christmas shipping deadlines 2022
Service Mail by* 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.
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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.
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:
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Christmas Eve 2022 |
Closed |
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Christmas Day 2022 |
Closed |
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Monday, December 26 2022 |
24h support |
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Tuesday, December 27 2022 |
24h support |
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Wednesday, December 28 2022 |
24h support |
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Thursday, December 29 2022 |
24h support |
| Friday, December 30 2022 | 24h support |
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New Years Eve 2022 |
Closed |
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New Years Day 2022 |
Closed |
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Monday, January 2 2022 |
24h support |