Plan Ahead: Holiday Shipping Deadlines and What to Expect
Plan Ahead: Holiday Shipping Deadlines and What to Expect
As we approach the bustling holiday season, we want to ensure your items arrive on time. Keep reading for important information regarding our upcoming business hours, shipping schedules, and shipping deadlines.
Holiday Closures
Impilo will be closed on the following dates:
Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year's Day)
Why Delays Happen
The holiday rush puts unprecedented strain on shipping networks. With online shopping at an all-time high, carriers handle millions of additional packages daily. Weather conditions and increased delivery volumes can impact standard delivery times.
How to Prepare
Order early to avoid the stress of last-minute shipping
Consider expedited shipping options for time-sensitive deliveries
Add a few buffer days to estimated delivery dates
Track your packages regularly through our system
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Here are your deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx:
UPS® holiday shipping deadlines in the US
UPS 3 Day Select®: December 19, 2025
UPS 2nd Day Air® services: December 22, 2025
UPS® Ground: Check ups.com/ctc for details
UPS® Ground Saver: Check ups.com/ctc for details
UPS Next Day Air® services: December 23, 2025
USPS® holiday shipping deadlines in the US
USPS Ground Advantage™: December 17, 2025
First-Class Mail®: December 17, 2025
Priority Mail®: December 18, 2025
Priority Mail Express®*: December 20, 2025
FedEx holiday shipping deadlines in the US
FedEx Ground Economy: December 15, 2025
FedEx Ground®: More Info Here
FedEx Home Delivery: More Info Here
FedEx Express Saver: December 20, 2025
2Day & 2Day AM: December 22, 2025
FedEx SameDay®: December 24, 2025
Major Carrier Closures Through the End of the Year
USPS:
Thursday - December 25, 2025 Christmas Day
Thursday - January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day
UPS:
Wednesday - December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve: Delivery of UPS® Air, international Air, UPS® Standard and UPS® Ground packages. Pickup service available only for Air and international Air packages if prearranged by December 18, 2025.
Thursday - December 25, 2025 Christmas Day: UPS® Ground, Air & International will be closed. The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.
Wednesday - December 31, 2025 New Year’s Eve: Delivery of UPS Air and international Air packages only: Pickup service is available only for Air and international Air packages if prearranged by Friday, Dec. 26.
Thursday - January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day: UPS® Ground, Air & International will be closed. The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.
FedEx:
Thursday - November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving Day: All FedEx services, including FedEx Office, will be closed.
Wednesday - December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve: Early on-call pickups and drop box pickups in some areas. Some FedEx locations may be closed. Contact local FedEx Office location for details.
Thursday - December 25, 2025 Christmas Day: All FedEx services, including FedEx Office, will be closed.
Wednesday - December 31, 2025 New Year’s Eve: Early on-call pickups and drop box pickups in some areas. Some FedEx locations may be closed. Contact local FedEx Office location for details.
Thursday - January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day: All FedEx services, including FedEx Office, will be closed.