2022 Shipping Deadlines
This year is full of supply chain and shipping challenges. We have gathered up shipping information to help you get your gifts to family and friends on time!
USPS Mailing Deadlines |
2022 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25 |
| Domestic Mail Class/Product | Date (excluding Alaska & Hawaii) |
Dec. 15 | |
Dec. 17 | |
Dec. 18 | |
Dec. 23 |
| 2022 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska & Hawaii Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25 |
| First-Class Mail® Service | Priority Mail® Service | Priority Mail Express® Service | USPS Retail Ground® Service | |
| Alaska | Dec. 18 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 21 | Dec. 2 |
| Hawaii | Dec. 17 | Dec. 17 | Dec. 21 | N/A |
1 Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time and other conditions, including customs delays.
2 For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed December 22 through December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered or delivery was not attempted within 2 business days. See DMM® Section 604.9.2.
2022 Holiday Shipping Dates for International Mail Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25 |
| Destination | First-Class Package International Service® | Priority Mail International® Service | Priority Mail Express International® Service | Global Express Guaranteed® Service3 |
| Africa | Nov. 29 | Nov. 29 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 20 |
| Asia/Pacific Rim | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 20 |
| Australia/New Zealand | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 20 |
| Canada | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 22 |
| Caribbean | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 21 |
| Central & South America | Nov. 29 | Nov. 29 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 20 |
| Europe | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 21 |
| Mexico | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 22 |
| Middle East | Dec. 6 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 20 |
3 GXG® Notes: Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before December 25. Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time and other conditions, including customs delays. Some restrictions apply.
2022 Holiday Shipping Dates for Military Mail Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25 |
| Addressed to | USPS Retail Ground® Service | Space Available Mail (SAM) | Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) | First-Class Mail® Service | Priority Mail® Service | Priority Mail Express Military® Service (PMEMS)4 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs™ 090-092 | Nov. 6 | Services no longer available | Services no longer available | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 16 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 | Nov. 6 | Services no longer available | Services no longer available | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | N/A |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 | Nov. 6 | Services no longer available | Services no longer available | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 16 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 340 | Nov. 6 | Services no longer available | Services no longer available | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 16 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 962-966 | Nov. 6 | Services no longer available | Services no longer available | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 16 |
| FEDEX Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2022 |
| PDF of 2022 FedEx holiday service schedule |
| UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2022 |
| PDF of 2022 Absolute Last Days To Ship |
These are the current dates that may be affected by various conditions including weather, supply chain, manufacturing and other unexpected circumstances. Please be patient and plan ahead as much as possible.
