Last Day to Order for Christmas Delivery with Major Carriers

If you're planning to send gifts to loved ones this Christmas, you'll want to know the last day to order for delivery with major carriers. For USPS, it's December 15th for First Class Package Service, December 14th for Priority Mail, and December 11th for Priority Mail Express.

USPS is a great option for last-minute gifts, but keep in mind that delivery times may vary depending on your location. If you're shipping to a nearby state, you might be able to get your package delivered in just a few days.

FedEx offers a slightly earlier cutoff date, with December 13th being the last day to order for standard delivery. If you want to ensure your gift arrives on time, you can opt for FedEx Express Saver, which has a December 18th cutoff date.

UPS also has a December 13th cutoff date for standard delivery, but you can choose from a range of shipping options to get your package delivered by Christmas Eve.

UPS has specific deadlines for holiday shipping, with Ground service having varying deadlines depending on the UPS website. For 3-Day Select, the deadline is December 19, while 2nd Day Air is December 20, and Next Day Air is December 23.

If you're using USPS, you'll want to check the deadlines for your location, as they vary depending on whether you're in Alaska or Hawaii. For most domestic services, the deadline is December 18, but for Priority Mail Express, it's December 21, and for Alaska and Hawaii, it's December 20.

Amazon's shipping deadlines are also worth noting, with free shipping requiring a purchase by December 14 for delivery by December 24. If you're a Prime member, you can opt for 2-day shipping by December 22, 1-day shipping by December 23, or same-day delivery by December 24.

UPS has specific holiday shipping deadlines to ensure timely delivery of your packages.

UPS offers Ground service, but it's best to check their website for the exact deadline.

For faster delivery, UPS offers 3-Day Select, which must be shipped by December 19th.

If you need your package even sooner, 2nd Day Air is an option, but it needs to be shipped by December 20th.

For next-day delivery, Next Day Air is available, but you'll need to get it to the UPS facility by December 23rd.

The US Postal Service (USPS) has specific deadlines for holiday shipping, and it's essential to know them to avoid delays.

If you're shipping within the continental US, you can use USPS Retail Ground until December 18th.

For Alaska and Hawaii, the deadline for USPS Retail Ground is December 16th. This applies to both destinations.

You can use First-Class Mail until December 18th for domestic shipping, and it's the same deadline for both Alaska and Hawaii.

If you need faster shipping, Priority Mail is an option until December 19th for domestic, Alaska, and Hawaii.

For even faster shipping, Priority Mail Express is available until December 21st for domestic, December 20th for Alaska, and December 20th for Hawaii.

Here are the USPS holiday shipping deadlines in a handy table:

Amazon is a popular choice for holiday shopping, but it's essential to know their shipping limits to ensure timely delivery.

Their free shipping deadline is Dec. 14, with delivery on Dec. 24.

For those who want faster shipping, Amazon offers 2-day shipping (Prime) with a deadline of Dec. 22, also delivering on Dec. 24.

If you need even quicker shipping, 1-day shipping (Prime) has a deadline of Dec. 23, still delivering on Dec. 24.

For same day delivery (Prime), the deadline is Dec. 24, with delivery also on Dec. 24.

Amazon's e-gift card delivery has a deadline of Dec. 25, with delivery on Dec. 25.

Here's a summary of Amazon's holiday shipping deadlines:

Tuft & Needle guarantees holiday delivery on orders featuring select items placed by Dec. 14, so be sure to check their website for eligible products.

If you're shopping on Wayfair, you can get holiday delivery via UPS Ground on orders placed by Dec. 18, or you can opt for next day delivery and shop as late as Dec. 22.

If you're planning to shop online this holiday season, it's essential to know the shipping deadlines for your favorite retailers. Tuft & Needle guarantees holiday delivery on orders featuring select items placed by Dec. 14.

Best Buy offers holiday delivery on in-stock items, but you need to place your order by 10:30 a.m. CT on Dec. 23 for free next-day shipping. If you're shopping on Dec. 24, you can opt for same-day pickup.

Macy's guarantees holiday delivery on orders placed by December 20 at 12 p.m. ET, or by Dec. 24 with same-day delivery in select areas or with in-store pick-up on orders made by 3 p.m.

Williams Sonoma guarantees holiday delivery on orders placed by Dec. 19 at 6 a.m. PT for Standard UPS Shipping, or by Dec. 22 at 11 p.m. PT if you select next-day shipping at checkout.

Here are some specific shipping deadlines for popular retailers:

Amazon's shipping deadlines vary depending on the shipping type, but it's worth noting that storms and package supply shortages may result in shipping delays, as happened a few years ago.

Walmart is a great option for last-minute holiday shopping, with a guaranteed delivery deadline of Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. ET for two-day delivery.

To take advantage of this, simply place your order by this time and select two-day delivery at checkout. If you're short on time, you can also opt for Next-Day delivery, which is guaranteed by Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. ET.

For those who prefer to pick up their orders, Walmart offers in-store pickup through Dec. 24, giving you plenty of flexibility to choose the option that works best for you.