With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, that can only mean one thing: the holiday season is upon us. And that means holiday shopping – but what do holiday logistics and shipping look like in 2023?
Back to “Normal” Holiday Logistics
Believe it or not, after more than three years of a global pandemic and other disruptions and issues around it, the 2023 holiday season is expected to be the most normal one since 2019. If you want an item this year to gift to someone, or for yourself, you will likely be able to get it as soon as possible with normal delivery times to best manage holiday logistics this season. This is because several issues have been resolved on the supply chain and warehouse fronts compared to the prior three holiday seasons.
As online shopping remains popular, and demand for quicker shipping times continues, the most urgent of shipping needs have become more commonplace. Next-day and two-day delivery are popular options for many items now. With that said, here at NOTS Logistics we thought we’d share some important holiday logistics deadlines for consumers!
UPS® Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the US
- UPS 3 Day Select®: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- UPS 2nd Day Air® services: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 or Thursday, December 21, 2023 with Saturday Delivery options
- UPS® Ground: Check ups.com/ctc for details
- UPS® Ground Saver: Check ups.com/ctc for details
- UPS Next Day Air® services: Thursday, December 21, 2023, or Friday, December 22, 2023 with Saturday Delivery options
USPS® Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the US for 2023
In addition to these dates, USPS announced that it will not impose surcharges this holiday season. Now, you and your customers can enjoy the convenience of USPS services without additional shipping costs this holiday season.
- USPS Ground Advantage™: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- First-Class® Mail: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Priority Mail®: Monday, December 18, 2023 (Alaska), Saturday, December 16, 2023 (Hawaii)
- Priority Mail Express®*: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
USPS® Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Alaska and Hawaii
- USPS Ground Advantage™: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- First-Class® Mail: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Priority Mail®: Monday, December 18, 2023 (Alaska), Saturday, December 16, 2023 (Hawaii)
- Priority Mail Express®: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the US
- FedEx Ground Economy: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- FedEx GroundⓇ: Visit FedEx’s website for more information about shipping deadlines for FedEx Ground®
- FedEx Home Delivery: Visit FedEx’s website for more information about shipping deadlines for FedEx Ground®
- FedEx Express Saver: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- 2Day & 2Day AM: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- FedEx SameDay: Friday, December 22, 2023
Saturday Delivery for Last Minute Shoppers
Thanks to services like Amazon Prime, many customers have come to expect an express shipping option as they manage holiday logistics. With December 25th falling on a Monday this year, Saturday delivery may be utilized for some express, day-definite services. So, 2-day and next-day services will require you to pay extra for the specified Saturday delivery option for the carriers.
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