Running an ecommerce brand has plenty of perks, but it’s not without its challenges. One big hurdle is relying on shipping companies—unless, of course, you have your own courier service.
Usually, an ecommerce business owner doesn’t feel the strain of this partnership, but when big moments come up, like a global sales campaign, it’s important to make sure your shipping partner has your back.
As we approach the end of 2024, every major shipping company is experiencing the holiday rush. To ensure your packages arrive on time, they’re kindly reminding sellers to ship their goods by specific dates.
To help ease your stress and ensure your customers’ purchases arrive on time, we’ve put together a list of deadlines from major shipping companies for domestic deliveries.
Make sure to inform your customers about the recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25, and plan your shipping accordingly.
The United States Domestic Delivery Deadlines
USPS
USPS Ground Advantage Dec. 18* First-Class Mail Dec. 18 Priority Mail Dec. 19 Priority Mail Express Dec. 20**
* Dec. 16 for Hawaii and Alaska
** Dec. 20 for Hawaii and Alaska
UPS
UPS Ground Calculate on the site UPS 3 Day Select Dec. 19 UPS 2nd Day Air Dec. 20 UPS Next Day Air Dec. 23
FedEx
FedEx SameDay Dec. 24 FO, PO, SO, Extra Hours Dec. 23 2Day & 2Day AM Dec. 20 FedEx Express Saver Dec. 19 FedEx Ground Dec. 17 FedEx Home Delivery Dec. 17 FedEx Ground Economy Dec. 13
Canada Domestic Delivery Deadlines
Canada Post
Local (Priority, Xpresspost) Dec. 23 Local (Expedited Parcel or flat rate box Dec. 20 Local (Regular Parcel) Dec. 19 Regional (Priority, Xpresspost) Dec. 23 Regional (Expedited Parcel or flat rate box) Dec. 18 Regional (Regular Parcel) Dec. 16 National (Priority) Dec. 20 National (Xpresspost) Dec. 20 National (Flat rate box) Dec. 12 National (Regular Parcel) Dec. 10
Australia Domestic Delivery Deadlines
Australia Post
Parcel Post Dec. 13-20 Express Post Dec. 20-23
Greate Britain Domestic Delivery Deadlines
Royal Mail
2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For Dec. 18 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For Dec. 20 Royal Mail Tracked 48 Dec. 20 Royal Mail Tracked 24 Dec. 21 Special Delivery Guaranteed Dec. 23
Germany Domestic Delivery Deadlines
DPD
Standard Dec. 20 Express Dec. 23
Download and Print the List
To easily keep track of shipping deadlines, feel free to download this list to print or save on your device.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2024
A handy round-up of deadlines from major shipping companies for domestic deliveries.
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Remember to keep your customers in the loop about these deadlines: pin a post on social media, add a “Holiday Shipping” section to your homepage, or send a newsletter.
Happy holidays!
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