2024 USPS, UPS and FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines
As the 2024 holidays approach, it is particularly important to understand the shipping deadlines of USPS, UPS and FedEx to ensure that your goods can be delivered on time. B2B companies need to plan ahead to ensure that goods can reach their destinations in time. This article will detail the shipping arrangements of USPS, UPS and FedEx during the 2024 holidays to help you prepare your goods in advance and avoid shipping delays.
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USPS and UPS Holiday Schedule in 2024
USPS and UPS will be closed on the following holidays and will not provide transportation services (except UPS Express Critical):
Thanksgiving: November 28, 2024
Christmas: December 25, 2024
New Year's Day: January 1, 2025
USPS Holiday Shipping Cutoff Time
To ensure that your packages can be delivered smoothly before the holidays, USPS has announced the following shipping cutoff times:
Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail services: December 18
Priority Mail service: December 19
Priority Mail Express service: December 21
UPS Holiday Shipping Cutoff Time
UPS's shipping cutoff times are as follows, please arrange your shipment in advance according to your needs:
Next Day Air: December 23
2nd Day Air: December 20
3 Day Select: December 19
FedEx Holidays Shipping Cutoff Time
FedEx has also announced the shipping cutoff times for its different services, please pay attention:
FedEx SameDay: December 24
FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight, Extra Hours: December 23
FedEx Express Saver: December 19
FedEx 2Day & FedEx 2Day AM: December 20
Prepare in advance to avoid shipping delays
To ensure that your shipment is delivered on time, it is important to schedule your shipment in advance according to the above shipping deadlines. Especially during the holidays, there may be certain delays due to the increased workload of couriers. Therefore, it is important to plan in advance and choose the right courier service.
Ways to avoid shipping delays during the holiday season
Know the cut-off times
Be familiar with the cut-off times of each carrier and plan your shipment accordingly.
Pack early
Don't wait until the last minute to pack your shipment. This will avoid any unforeseen delays in the preparation process.
Use reliable carriers
Choose the right shipping method based on your shipping needs and the cut-off dates provided by USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
Track your shipment
Use the tracking service provided by each carrier to monitor the status of your package and resolve any issues promptly.
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About the Author: Limi
Limi is a content marketing expert at ChinaDivision, helping businesses and e-commerce sellers navigate the complexities of international shipping by providing actionable tips and comprehensive guides on logistics, shipping, and cargo transportation.