HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The clock is ticking to ship holiday gifts to your loved ones so they make it under the tree in time for Christmas.
The United States Postal Service said if you want your packages to arrive before Christmas, here are the recommended dates to get your stuff in the mail:
- Dec. 17 — USPS Ground Advantage service
- Dec. 17 — First-Class Mail
- Dec. 18 — Priority Mail
- Dec. 20 — Priority Mail Express2
FedEx recommended shipping dates:
- FedEx Ground 5-Day Shipping: Dec. 17
- FedEx Ground 4-Day Shipping: Dec. 18
- FedEx Ground 3-Day Shipping: Dec. 19
- FedEx Ground 2-Day Shipping: Dec. 22
- FedEx Ground 1-Day Shipping: Dec. 23
UPS recommended shipping dates:
- Ground: Check the UPS website to calculate shipment timing
- 3-Day Select: Dec. 19
- 2nd Day Air: Dec. 22
- Next Day Air: Dec. 23
ShipOnSite owner Frank Espinal said do not wait until the last minute to ship your gifts, or you will have to dish out more money for premium shipping.
Espinal said they ship around 1000 packages a day, and there are several things you can do to make the process smoother…