As the festive season kicks into gear, the holiday hustle is officially underway. To make sure your packages arrive on time and to keep your customers happy, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to the UPS 2024 holiday shipping deadlines. UPS Domestic Shipments
Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25th.
UPS Domestic Shipments
- UPS® Ground - Check latest schedule
- UPS 3 Day Select® - December 19th
- UPS 2nd Day Air® - December 20th
- UPS Next Day Air® - December 23rd
UPS International Shipments
Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25.
US to Canada
- UPS® Standard (From the 48 contiguous states only) - Check latest schedule
- UPS Worldwide Expedited® - December 20th
- UPS Worldwide Express® - December 23rd
US to Mexico
- UPS® Standard (From the 48 contiguous states only) - Check latest schedule
- UPS Worldwide Expedited® - December 19th
- UPS Worldwide Express® - December 20th
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly through the chat box on our website or at hello@VESYL.com.
The holiday season is here, bringing with it the hustle and bustle that keeps shippers busy right through to the New Year. While we can't prepare your holiday feast or wrap presents, we’re here to make shipping easy. To help you plan ahead and ensure timely deliveries, we’ve put together a complete list of the USPS 2024 holiday shipping deadlines. With these dates in mind, you can keep your customers happy and stress-free this holiday season!
2024 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25. (Excludes Alaska & Hawaii).
- USPS Ground Advantage® Service - December 18th
- First Class Mail® Service - December 18th
- Priority Mail® Service - December 18th
- Priority Mail Express® Service - December 21st
2024 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska & Hawaii
Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25.
USPS Ground Advantage® Service
- Alaska - December 16th
- Hawaii - December 16th
First-Class Mail® Service
- Alaska - December 18th
- Hawaii - December 18th
Priority Mail® Service
- Alaska - December 19th
- Hawaii - December 19th
Priority Mail Express® Service
- Alaska - December 20th
- Hawaii - December 20th
2024 Holiday Shipping Dates for International Mail
Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25.
Africa
- First Class Package International Service® - December 2nd
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 2nd
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 9th
Asia/Pacific Rim
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
Australia/New Zealand
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
Canada
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
Caribbean
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
Central & South America
- First Class Package International Service® - December 2nd
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 2nd
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 9th
Europe
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
Mexico
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
Middle East
- First Class Package International Service® - December 9th
- Priority Mail International® Service - December 9th
- Priority Mail Express International® Service - December 16th
2024 Holiday Shipping Dates for Military Mail
Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25.
USPS Ground Advantage® Service
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 - November 4th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 - November 4th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 - November 4th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 340 - November 4th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 962-966 - November 4th
First-Class Mail® Service
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 340 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 962-966 - December 9th
Priority Mail® Service
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 340 - December 9th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 962-966 - December 9th
Priority Mail Express Military® Service (PMEMS)
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 - December 16th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 - N/A
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 - December 16th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 340 - December 16th
- APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 962-966 - December 16th
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly through the chat box on our website or at hello@VESYL.com.
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As the holiday season approaches, it’s important for shippers to plan ahead to ensure timely deliveries for their customers. To help you plan ahead, we’ve compiled all of the essential details regarding OSM's 2024 holiday schedules and shipping deadlines.
Holiday Schedule
OSM Worldwide will observe closures at its primary processing hubs during the following dates:
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28, 2024
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
These closures will affect processing times, so it’s crucial to plan accordingly to avoid any delays during this peak period.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Domestic
- APO/FPO/OPO Mail - December 7th
- Domestic Mail (National Delivery) - December 16th
- Domestic Mail (Regional Delivery) - December 19th
International
- Africa - November 27th
- Central & South America - November 27th
- Asia/Pacific Rim - December 4th
- Australia & New Zealand - December 4th
- Canada - December 4th
- Caribbean - December 4th
- Mexico - December 4th
- Europe - December 4th
- Middle East - December 4th
For further questions, please feel free to reach out to our team through the chat box on our site or at hello@VESYL.com. Happy shipping!
With Black Friday and the holiday season just around the corner, businesses can expect a surge of shoppers eager to get in the gifting spirit and take advantage of seasonal deals. This influx brings a great opportunity for increased sales, but it also comes with the complexities of increased shipping demands.
To keep up with the growing volume of orders, carriers like USPS have announced temporary price adjustments for the 2024 peak holiday season. Effective from October 6, 2024, through January 19, 2025, these rate changes will impact Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage shipments.
What Are Peak Season Surcharges?
These holiday surcharges help USPS cover additional costs associated with labor, fuel, and supplies during the peak shipping months to ensure they can maintain service standards while managing higher volumes. Staying informed about these changes is key to plan accordingly and maintain a seamless delivery experience for customers, so we’ve packaged them up for you below.
Commercial Increases
Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 1-4
- $0.30 increase for 0-3 lbs.
- $0.45 increase for 4-10 lbs.
- $0.75 increase for 11-25 lbs.
- $3.00 increase for 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail: Zones 5-9
- $0.70 increase for 0-3 lbs.
- $1.25 increase for 4-10 lbs.
- $2.75 increase for 11-25 lbs.
- $7.00 increase for 26-70 lbs.
USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 5-9
- $0.35 increase for 0-3 lbs.
- $0.75 increase for 4-10 lbs.
- $1.25 increase for 11-25 lbs.
- $5.50 increase for 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Express: Zones 1-4
- $1.00 increase for 0-3 lbs.
- $1.50 increase for 4-10 lbs.
- $3.50 increase for 11-25 lbs.
- $8.95 increase for 26-70 lbs
Priority Mail Express: Zone 5-9
$1.75 increase for 0-3 lbs.
$3.95 increase for 4-10 lbs.
$7.50 increase for 11-25 lbs.
$13.00 increase for 26-70 lbs.
Retail Increases
Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 1-4
$0.40 increase for 0-3 lbs.
$0.55 increase for 4-10 lbs
$0.95 increase for 11-25 lbs.
$4.00 increase for 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail: Zones 5-9
$0.90 increase for 0-3 lbs.
$1.45 increase for 4-10 lbs.
$3.25 increase for 11-25 lbs.
$8.50 increase for 26-70 lbs.
USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 5-9
$0.50 increase for 0-3 lbs.
$1.00 increase for 4-10 lbs.
$2.00 increase for 11-25 lbs.
$5.85 increase for 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Express: Zones 1-4
$1.10 increase for 0-3 lbs.
$2.00 increase for 4-10 lbs.
$3.90 increase for 11-25 lbs.
$9.75 increase for 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Express: Zones 5-9
$2.00 increase for 0-3 lbs.
$4.85 increase for 4-10 lbs.
$9.00 increase for 11-25 lbs.
$16.00 increase for 26-70 lbs.
How Can Businesses Still Save On Shipping?
Despite the USPS price increases during the holiday season, merchants still have opportunities to save on shipping costs. By using VESYL, brands can shop the best-in-class rates across multiple carriers, streamline operations, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors through automation, further maximizing efficiency and cutting down unnecessary expenses. By streamlining shipping operations, merchants can offset the impact of seasonal surcharges while still delivering an exceptional customer experience during the busiest time of the year.
Schedule a quick 15-minute call with us and we’ll show you how!