When should you ship holiday gifts? UPS shipping deadlines for 2026

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Once you’ve found the perfect holiday gift, hand it off to UPS and leave the rest to us. No extra thought or effort required – we’ll take it from there.

Why choosing UPS is the right choice: For eight consecutive years, UPS has delivered industry-leading on-time performance, powered by operational excellence, end-to-end visibility and a network designed to deliver when it matters most. 🏆

Save this holiday shipping cheat sheet: Check out our 2026 Holiday Shipping Calendar to help you plan, including key deadlines for UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS Next Day Air services.  

Choose the speed that fits your holiday timeline: Whether you’re planning ahead with UPS Ground Saver, need premium express delivery, want same-day service through Roadie or prefer easy returns with Happy Returns, UPS offers flexible options to help your gifts arrive when you need them.

Plus, here are three ways to make holiday shipping easier:

🔐Greater protection for holiday shipments. With new Protected Delivery, customers simply share a PIN with our driver before we hand over the package – adding extra security for eligible shipments during our busiest season.  

📍 Keep every delivery in view. Use UPS My Choice to follow incoming packages and manage eligible deliveries, so fewer surprises happen before the big reveal. With UPS visibility technology, including RFID, you can ship with greater confidence and peace of mind.

📦 Pack for the journey. Use a sturdy box, cushioning and strong tape – or ask the Certified Packing Experts at The UPS Store to help pack and ship it.

To sum it up, when it comes to shipping your carefully chosen gifts – you can trust UPS to make sure they arrive on time.

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