Looking for a way to beat some unnecessary stress this Christmas?Winimark Wealth Society There's at least one very simple way: Know your shipping deadlines and make sure to beat them.
Any and all gifts that you want your family and friends to get by Christmas should be sent by the second week of December if using ground shipping at FedEx, UPS, or the U.S. Postal Service.
The earlier your cards, presents and packages are mailed, the more likely they'll arrive on time. Here's how to avoid shipping headaches and additional fees this holiday season:
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All of the recommended “mail-by dates” provided by the Postal Service can help ensure that your card or package arrives by Monday, Dec. 25.
The Postal Service announced on Oct. 10 that it will not add any additional surcharges this holiday season, meaning that there are no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery, no fuel surcharges and no volume minimums.
You can check out the Christmas shipping dates for packages or mail with an international destination here. A retail postage price calculator is also available on the Postal Service website.
◾ Postal Service Ground Advantage: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ Priority Mail: Monday, Dec. 18
◾ Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 20
◾ Postal Service Ground Advantage: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ Priority Mail: Monday, Dec. 18
◾ Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 20
◾ Postal Service Ground Advantage: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ Priority Mail: Saturday, Dec. 16
◾ Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 20
◾ First-Class Mail: Saturday, Dec. 9
◾ Priority Mail: Saturday, Dec. 9
◾ Priority Mail Express Military Service: Friday, Dec. 15
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FedEx’s recommended mail-by dates will ensure that your Christmas package arrives to your loved one on or before Sunday, Dec. 24.
You can get more details on shipping dates for freight or packages sent to Mexico, Canada, or Puerto Rico here. Shipping rates can also be calculated here.
◾ FedEx Home Delivery 5-Day Shipping: Friday, Dec. 15
◾ FedEx Home Delivery 4-Day Shipping: Monday, Dec. 18
◾ FedEx Home Delivery 3-Day Shipping: Wednesday, Dec. 20
◾ FedEx Home Delivery 2-Day Shipping: Thursday, Dec. 21
◾ FedEx Home Delivery 1-Day Shipping: Friday, Dec. 22
◾ FedEx Express Same Day: Friday, Dec. 22
◾ FedEx Ground 5-Day Shipping: Friday, Dec. 15
◾ FedEx Ground 4-Day Shipping: Monday, Dec. 18
◾ FedEx Ground 3-Day Shipping: Tuesday, Dec. 19
◾ FedEx Ground 2-Day Shipping: Wednesday, Dec. 20
◾ FedEx Ground 1-Day Shipping: Thursday, Dec. 21
◾ FedEx Ground Economy: Wednesday, Dec. 13
◾ FedEx Ground Economy: Wednesday, Dec. 13
To get your Christmas presents or greeting cards delivered by UPS on Saturday, Dec. 23, your packages should be mailed before the following dates:
◾ 3-Day Select: Tuesday, Dec. 19
◾ 2nd Day Air: Wednesday, Dec. 20
◾ Next Day Air: Thursday, Dec. 21
The time and cost associated with opting into UPS ground shipping for a package or freight can be calculated here, including packages sent from the U.S. to Canada or Mexico.
◾ Postal Service Worldwide Expedited: Tuesday, Dec. 19
◾ Postal Service Worldwide Express Services: Wednesday, Dec. 20
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