USPS and FedEx Recommended Shipping Dates for the 2025 Holiday Season
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 14:01
USPS and FedEx Holiday Shipping Dates
As the holiday season approaches, it’s crucial to know the recommended shipping dates from USPS and FedEx to ensure your letters and packages arrive on time.
USPS Holiday Shipping Dates
- Contiguous U.S.
- USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
- First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
- Priority Mail: Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
- USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
- First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
- Priority Mail: Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
FedEx Holiday Shipping Dates
- FedEx Ground Economy: Dec. 15
- FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery
- Five-day transit: Dec. 17
- Four-day transit: Dec. 18
- Three-day transit: Dec. 19
- Two-day transit: Dec. 22
- One-day transit: Dec. 23
- FedEx Express Saver: Dec. 19 (or Dec. 20 with an extra charge)
- FedEx 2Day, 2Day AM: Dec. 22
- FedEx Overnight (First, Priority, and Standard): Dec. 23
- FedEx Same Day: Dec. 24
Both USPS and FedEx encourage early shipping to guarantee delivery by December 25. For further details about international shipments, military services, and advance parcel options, consult the USPS and FedEx websites.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.