2024 International Shipping Deadlines 

The international holiday shipping deadlines for all carriers have been announced, and it’s time to mark your calendar. International shipping comes with added turnaround time and the need for customs forms. Plan your shipping service levels now—they’re a crucial part of ensuring that your international customers’ holiday purchases arrive on time for the big day.

Whether you ship DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS, or GlobalPost you’ll find the last shipping date for each carrier’s primary services to arrive at the destination country before December 25 below.

DHL Express 

We suggest that customers get their packages to DHL by December 18 to ensure they are delivered in time for Christmas.

UPS

US to Canada

• UPS® Standard Services (From the 48 contiguous states only): Check ups.com/ctc for details
• UPS Worldwide Expedited® Services: Friday, December 20, 2024
• UPS Worldwide Express® Services: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Shipments to certain destinations may take longer. Check ups.com/ctc for details.

UPS now offers Saturday ground delivery services, with no additional fees, in major metropolitan areas across Canada. Through UPS® Standard on ShipStation, shipments to residential addresses will now be delivered six days a week!

US to Mexico

• UPS® Standard Services (From the 48 contiguous states only): Check ups.com/ctc for details
• UPS Worldwide Expedited® Services: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• UPS Worldwide Express® Services: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Shipments to certain destinations may take longer. Check ups.com/ctc for details.

US to other Destinations

For the last days to ship from the U.S. to other international destinations, please visit Calculate Time and Cost at ups.com/ctc.

FedEx

US to Canada

• FedEx® International Next Flight: Monday, December 23, 2024
• FedEx International First®: Friday, December 20, 2024
• FedEx International Priority®: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• FedEx International Priority Distribution®: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• FedEx International Economy®: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• FedEx International Connect Plus: Tuesday, December: 17, 2024

US to Mexico 

• FedEx® International Next Flight: Monday, December 23, 2024
• FedEx International First®: Friday, December 20, 2024
• FedEx International Priority®: Friday, December 20, 2024
• FedEx International Economy®: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• FedEx International Connect Plus: Thursday, December 19, 2024

US to Puerto Rico

• FedEx® International Next Flight: Monday, December 23, 2024
• FedEx International First®: Friday, December 20, 2024
• FedEx International Priority®: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• FedEx International Economy®: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• For the last days to ship from the U.S. to other destinations go to fedex.com/ratefinder/home for details.

USPS

GlobalPost

International Shipping Tips

Make holiday shopping easy for your customers this season with these tips:

• Share Key Shipping Dates: Let your customers know the last day they can order for delivery by the holidays, both here and internationally.
• Set Realistic Expectations: The holiday rush means possible delays, especially for international orders with customs involved. Give customers a heads-up so they can plan.
• Leverage Real-Time Tracking: Share tracking info so customers know where their orders are, even if it’s crossing borders.
• Don’t Forget Tax IDs for International Shipments: Some countries need a tax ID to clear customs, so make sure you collect any necessary info at checkout to avoid delays.
• Check Your Paperwork: Make sure any customs forms are filled out correctly to keep things moving smoothly.

Maria Fagerland

Maria is a multifaceted writer and editor who is passionate about creating content that helps businesses succeed. When she's not writing, Maria can often be found in her garden tending to her plants.

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