2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Canada
Whether your customers live down the road, in another province, in the US, or overseas, there will be customers that wait until the last minute to buy gifts this holiday season. Having a plan to cater to these customers is essential to having them go through checkout. As the shipping deadline dates approach for the following services, ensure that your checkout options are accounted for. Be aware that customers may not be as mindful of these regular parcel services as you are. Prominently displaying these cutoff dates on your website or during checkout helps avoid any potential bad reviews or returns for late parcels.
FedEx Shipping Deadlines
Domestic Services
FedEx First Overnight®: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FedEx Priority Overnight™: Thursday, December 21, 2023
FedEx 2Day®: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FedEx Economy®: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
FedEx Freight® Priority: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Canada to the U.S.
FedEx International First®: Thursday, December 21, 2023
FedEx International Priority®: Thursday, December 21, 2023
FedEx® International Economy: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
FedEx Freight® Economy: Monday, December 11, 2023
For Canada to other international destinations visit fedex.ca/getrates for details
Canada Post 2023 Shipping Deadlines
Local Zone
Priority™: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Xpresspost™: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Expedited Parcel™ or flat rate box™: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Regular Parcel™: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Regional Zone
Priority™: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Xpresspost™: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Expedited Parcel™ or flat rate box™: December 18-20, 2023
Regular Parcel™: December 14-19, 2023
National Zone
Priority™: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Xpresspost™: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Expedited Parcel™ or flat rate box™: December 12-19, 2023
Regular Parcel™: December 8-18, 2023
UPS 2023 Shipping Deadlines
U.S. to Canada
UPS® Standard services: Check ups.com/ctc for details
UPS Worldwide Expedited®: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
UPS Worldwide Express®: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Navigating Holiday Shipping Deadlines with ShipStation
As we approach this festive season, it’s crucial to be proactive and prepare your shipping strategies accordingly. Whether you’re dealing with customers near or far, domestic or international, these shipping deadlines should not be underestimated. Waiting until the last minute can result in unhappy customers and late parcels, which no business wants.
The key to success lies in promoting these cut-off dates prominently on your website and during the checkout process. By doing so, you can avoid any potential disappointment, negative reviews, or product returns caused by parcels arriving after the holiday festivities.
