CLEVELAND — We are well into the holiday season and shoppers are taking their shopping lists and checking them twice, but do you know the shipping deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time for Christmas?
Here is a list of shipping deadlines to keep in mind if you want your package to be delivered before Dec. 25 and what some of the guarantees from companies if your package doesn’t arrive on time.
Dec. 14: USPS Retail Ground
Dec. 20: First-Class Mail
Dec. 21: Priority Mail
Dec. 23: Priority Mail Express
For shipping to Alaska, Hawaii and internationally you can find deadlines here.
The following offices will be open Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 10am to 4pm:
Airport Mail Facility, 5801 Postal Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44181
Lyndhurst/ Mayfield Heights, 5815 Landerbrook Drive, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
Westlake, 27300 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145
Strongsville, 15500 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
North Olmsted, 28475 Lorain Avenue, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
Chagrin Falls Post Office, 12804 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44026 will open Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 8am to 12pm.
Dec. 14: UPS Ground
Dec. 19: 3-Day Select
Dec. 20: 2nd-Day Air
Dec. 23: Next Day Air
Dec. 25: Only UPS Express Critical Service is available. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com for assistance.
Dec. 9: FedEx SmartPost
Dec. 16: Home Delivery & Ground
Dec. 19: Express Saver
Dec. 20: 2-Day & 2-Day Air service
Dec. 23: Standard, First and Priority Overnight
Dec. 25: For your last-minute needs FedEx offers same-day delivery on Christmas Day.
For shipping to Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico you can find deadlines here.
Money Back Guarantee:
FedEx Express:Consistent with our FedEx Service Guide, the FedEx Money Back Guarantee will be suspended temporarily on the following dates:
- Wednesday, Nov. 27 for shipments that reach their destinations within 90 minutes of the scheduled commitment time.
- Wednesday, Dec. 18, through Tuesday, Dec. 24, for shipments delivered by the end of the day on the published delivery commitment date for the selected service and destination.
FedEx Ground:Packages tendered to FedEx Ground for delivery on the day after Thanksgiving will be scheduled for delivery on that day if the recipient business is open, but in any event, the delivery commitment will be extended to the next business day for application of the money-back guarantee.
- The money-back guarantee for FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery will be suspended temporarily for packages picked up on Monday, December 2 through Tuesday, Dec. 24.
All service adjustments have already been communicated to customers as part of extensive planning and collaboration to meet customer needs and enable outstanding service across the FedEx portfolio throughout Peak.
Dec. 16: Last day for free shipping by Amazon
Dec. 18: Standard shipping
Dec. 22: Last day for free delivery with Amazon Prime
Dec. 23: One-Day delivery
- The vast majority of deliveries make it to customers without issue.
- If something occurs, we work with customers directly to make it right. Amazon’s customer service is available 24/7 to help customers with any matters related to their package delivery.
- Amazon customers are able to track their packages on amazon.com and through their Amazon app after they have placed their order.
While certain military mailing deadlines have passed USPS has three upcoming deadlines to get Christmas gifts to your loved ones overseas.
Priority Mail, First-Class Mail (letters and cards) and Priority Mail Express Military Service are still available.
Deadlines vary based on what military mail address you are sending your gift to. Check the USPS guide for specifics.