CINCINNATI - As Dec. 25 nears, many people around the Tri-State want to make sure that stockings are stuffed and presents are under the tree in time for Christmas. If you’re shipping gifts, this guide will help you ensure they get to their destinations on time.
We’re On Your Side this holiday season to make sure you send your parcels and packages so they get to their destination in time for the presents to be opened.
United States Postal Service dates for domestic mail
Calculated for Dec. 25, 2012
USPS is closed on Dec. 25, so shipments need to be in a little earlier.
- Update: Dec. 14, 2012 > USPS has introduced its "Click-N-Ship" service , which it promises will make domestic, military and international shipping easier
For information about USPS pricing, go to postcalc.usps.com/ .
| Domestic Mail Class/Product | Dates |
| First-Class Mail Service | Dec. 20 |
| Priority Mail Service | Dec. 21 |
| Express Mail Service | Dec. 22 |
| Parcel Post Service | Dec. 14 |
| Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship | Dec. 19 |
| Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship | Dec. 2 |
For information about international and military holiday shipping deadlines, go to www.usps.com/shippingdates/ .
Next page: FedEx holiday shipping deadlines.
FedEx is open for business seven days a week, 365 days a year to make sure your packages get to their destination on time.
For information about how much it will cost you to ship with FedEx, go to www.fedex.com/ratefinder/home .
FedEx dates for domestic shipping
Calculated for Dec. 25, 2012
| Domestic shipments | Date |
| FedEx SameDay | Dec. 25 |
| FedEx First Overnight | Dec. 22 |
| FedEx Priority Overnight | Dec. 22 |
| FedEx Standard Overnight | Dec. 22 |
| FedEx 2Day A.M. | Dec. 20 |
| FedEx 2Day | Dec. 20 |
| FedEx Express Saver | Dec. 19 |
| FedEx Ground | Dec. 17 |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Dec. 17 |
| FedEx SmartPost (not a guaranteed service) | Dec. 12 |
For information about international and military shipping deadlines with FedEx, go to www.fedex.com/us/holiday/last-days-to-ship.html .
Next page: UPS holiday shipping deadlines.
UPS advises planning ahead to make sure your shipping needs are met.
For information about UPS pricing, go to wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?loc=en_US.
UPS dates for domestic shipping
Calculated for Dec. 24, 2012
UPS is closed on Dec. 25, so shipments need to be in a little earlier.
| Domestic shipments | Date |
| UPS Ground | Dec. 18 |
| UPS 3 Day Select | Dec. 19 |
| UPS 2 Day Air | Dec. 20 |
| UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. | Dec. 22 |
| UPS Next Day Air | Dec. 22 |
| UPS Express Critical | Dec. 24 |
For more information about international and military shipping deadlines with UPS, go to compass.ups.com/holidays/?WT.ac=UPS_HP_PEAKNF_Mrktg_P1_U1_en_us&WT.ac=UPS_HP_Peak_Mrktg_P1_U1_en_us .
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