If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.
Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the Los Gatos post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
First Class Mail
Thursday, Dec. 20
Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 21
Express Mail
Saturday, Dec. 22
- Where to ship
Location
Address
Weekday hours
Last collection
101 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6 p.m. on weekdays; 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays
Monte Sereno
18041 Saratoga Los Gatos Road
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed
- For a full calendar of USPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
FEDEX
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
FedEx Express Saver
Wednesday, Dec. 19
FedEx 2Day
Thursday, Dec. 20
FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight
Friday, Dec. 21
- Where to ship
Location
Address
Weekday hours
Last collection
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
15545 Los Gatos Blvd.
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
6 p.m for ground; 5 p.m. for air
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
5253 Prospect Road, San Jose
Mon-Thurs: 24 hrs; Friday: 12:01 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Noon for ground; 5 p.m. for air
- For a full calendar of FedEx holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
UPS
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.
Thursday, Dec. 20
UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M.
Friday, Dec. 21
- Where to ship
Location
Address
Weekday hours
Last collection
481 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
Dec. 19-21: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
5:30 p.m for ground; 5 p.m. for air
For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
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