Shipping deadlines for the 2021 Christmas season have been announced by the United States Postal Service and major carriers of holiday freight.
The topic has come under scrutiny with recently announced changes to USPS delivery policy which is rumored to account for up to 30 percent longer delays in the delivery of first class mail.
Here are the announced deadlines:
USPS Delivery Schedule
Dec. 17 — First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards)
Dec. 17 — First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
Dec. 18 — Priority Mail service
Dec. 23 — Priority Mail Express service
FedEx Delivery Schedule
FedEx Ground Economy – Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
FedEx Ground – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021
Home Delivery – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021
Express Saver – Tuesday, Dec. 21, 20212
2Day & 2Day AM – Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021
Overnight Services – Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021
FedEx Same Day – Friday...
