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2012 Christmas Shipping Deadlines Approach
Want to mail something in time for the holidays? The time is now.
If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, there are still some speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.
Below are the remaining USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.
The latest option? Express mailing your package from the post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- Deadlines
Method
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Last day to ship
Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 21
Express Mail
Saturday, Dec. 22
For a full calendar of USPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
FEDEX
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight
Friday, Dec. 21
- For a full calendar of FedEx holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
UPS
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M.
Friday, Dec. 21
- For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
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