By PaidWith the holiday season approaching, it’s essential to stay on top of the shipping deadlines set by major couriers. Missing these dates could result in late deliveries and disappointed customers. Below, we break down the 2024 cut-off dates for popular shipping providers, ensuring your holiday planning stays on track.
Understand Major Courier Cut-Off Dates
Each courier has specific cut-off dates to guarantee delivery before Christmas. Being aware of these can help you set proper expectations with your customers and adjust your logistics strategy.
Start Early for International Shipments
Shipping internationally? Deadlines for international deliveries tend to be earlier than domestic ones. Leveraging PaidShipping’s platform, you can easily manage international shipping requirements and plan your schedule to avoid missing cut-off dates.
Canada Post Deadlines (2024)
Regular Parcel: December 13
Xpresspost™: December 20
Priority™: December 21
International Shipping (varies by region): December 6-15
UPS Deadlines (2024)
Standard Shipping (Domestic): December 15
Three-Day Select®: December 19
Second-Day Air®: December 21
Next Day Air®: December 22
International (varies by country): Early December
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FedEx Deadlines (2024)
FedEx Ground® (Home Delivery): December 15
FedEx Express Saver®: December 19
FedEx 2Day®: December 21
FedEx Overnight Services: December 22
International Priority®: December 15-18 (varies by region)
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Purolator Deadlines (2024)
Ground (Domestic): December 15
Express: December 21
Overnight: December 22
International: Early December (varies by country)
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DHL Deadlines (2024)
DHL Express Domestic: December 22
International Express: December 14-18 (varies by region)
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GLS Deadlines (2024)
Ground Service (Domestic): December 16
Express Service: December 20
International Shipments: December 10-15 (varies by region)
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Canpar Deadlines (2024)
Ground (Domestic): December 14
Express Service: December 19
Regional Shipments: Check specific service details for regional variations.
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Loomis Express Deadlines (2024)
Standard Shipping (Domestic): December 14
Priority Services: December 20
Overnight Service: December 22
International: December 10-15 (varies by destination)
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USPS Deadlines (2024)
Retail Ground®: December 16
First-Class Mail®: December 18
Priority Mail®: December 20
Priority Mail Express®: December 22
International Shipping: December 8-15 (varies by country)
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Nationex Deadlines (2024)
Domestic Standard: December 15
Priority Services: December 20
Regional Services: December 18 (varies by region)
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LTL Carriers (2024)
Domestic Freight: December 15 (varies by service type and distance)
Expedited Freight: December 19-20
International Freight: Early December (ensure bookings are confirmed well in advance)
Tips for Successful Holiday Shipping
Verify Specific Dates: Check each courier’s website closer to the date as schedules may change. Links are provided under each courier above.
Plan for Volume: Ensure that orders are processed well in advance to handle the holiday rush.
Leverage PaidShipping’s Platform: Use Paid to compare these couriers and select the best options for your needs. The platform simplifies tracking and enhances customer communication with branded tracking pages.
Shipping during the holiday season doesn’t have to be stressful. By planning around these deadlines and utilizing PaidShipping’s tools, you can optimize your logistics and keep your customers satisfied through the busiest time of the year.
