2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines North Dakotans Should Know

It's that magical time of year again! We're buying presents, and trying to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones.

Holiday Hustle & Bustle

Don't wait until the last minute to get your gifts in the mail; there are holiday shipping deadlines you should know about.

Good News! USPS, FedEx, and UPS released their shipping deadlines for 2024, and we've gathered all the details, so you can make sure your gifts get to your loved ones right on time.

USPS

The United States Postal Service is putting Santa's reindeer into overdrive, delivering holiday cheer faster than most. First Class Mail must be shipped by December 18th. If you plan on upgrading to Priority Mail. you have until December 19th. Last-minute shipping can be done by Priority Mail Express. The last day to do that is December 21st.

Keep in mind, holiday shipping deadlines for international mail, are much earlier.

UPS

Ground shipping deadlines depend on your package's destination; you can check those zip codes on their website. 

Their site says for guaranteed delivery by December 24th, the 3-Day Select deadline is December 19th, 2nd Day is is December 20th, and Next Day Air is December 23rd.

FedEx

Ground Service deadline is December 15th. If you're a bit of a procrastinator, you can use Express Saver by December 19th, 2-Day Delivery by December 20th, or Overnight by December 23rd. --Whew, talk about cutting it close.

Make sure your gifts arrive faster than Santa down the chimney -- use this guide to help!