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Tis (almost) the season for holiday shopping, and this year is shaping up to be yet another banner year for online channels. E-commerce rose 32.4% in 2020 alone<\/a>, , thanks in large part to a mix of local unavailability, disrupted supply chains, and the benefit of socially distanced shopping. As the pandemic roars on, so does the likelihood of logistics carriers being overwhelmed this holiday season by the influx of parcels.<\/p>\n\n

To add yet another layer of complexity to the situation, the ongoing staffing shortage and other factors may delay normal shipping times. In fact, UPS estimates that demand will exceed capacity by as much as 5 million packages per day<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

For merchants and shoppers alike, staying in tune with holiday shipping cutoff dates is more important than ever. We\u2019ve done the research for you so you don\u2019t miss a beat:<\/p>\n\n

International Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Holiday cut off dates for international package shipping range from Nov 29 through Dec 13, depending on the destination country and mail service type. All Priority Mail International\u00ae and First-Class Package International Service\u00ae have a deadline of Dec 6, with the exception of Africa and Central\/South America, which have a deadline of Nov 29.<\/p>\n\n

Priority Mail Express International\u00ae provides a little extra time with a deadline of Dec 13, again with the exception of Africa and Central\/South America, which have a deadline of Dec 6.<\/p>\n\n

GlobalPost services\u2019 deadlines range from Nov 29 through Dec 13. However, keep in mind these timelines don\u2019t include time spent in customs for clearance.<\/p>\n

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*Same deadlines apply for Global Advantage Program.<\/p>\n\n

Domestic Mail Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

USPS shipping deadlines for domestic mail vary from Dec 15 through Dec 23, depending on the parcel type. Priority Mail Express offers the most flexibility with a cutoff date of Dec 23. The full breakdown for domestic mail is below:<\/p>\n\n

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*Same deadline applies for Global Advantage Program First Class.<\/p>\n\n

Military Mail Holiday Shipping Deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Sending parcels via USPS Retail Ground is the most stringent deadline when mailing to military addresses \u2014 the cutoff date is Nov 6. Priority Mail and First Class Mail letters and cards are more forgiving, with a cutoff date of Dec 9. If that\u2019s still not enough time, Priority Mail Express Military Service extends its cutoff date through Dec 16.<\/p>\n\n

Shipping to Alaska<\/strong>
When shipping to Alaska, plan to send items early. Cutoff dates range from Dec 2 (USPS Retail Ground) to Dec 21 (Priority Mail Express).<\/p>\n\n

Shipping From Hawaii<\/strong>
Cut off dates when shipping from Hawaii range from Dec 3 (First Class and Priority Mail) to Dec 22 (Priority Mail Express), depending on the destination country.<\/p>\n\n

Holiday shipping is always a burden for businesses, which is why we\u2019re taking the guesswork out of the process. Contact us today<\/a> and discover how GlobalPost is simplifying the 2021 holiday shipping season and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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