Here Are Your 2013 Christmas Shipping Deadlines

If you are the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute,don't fret  — there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.

Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service (certainly something to keep in mind with your budget).

The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from either of the two Berlin Post Office locations.

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Deadlines Dates (Ship before 2 p.m.)

• Last Day to Send Priority Mail Express International: Dec. 11
• Last Day to Ship Standard Post: Dec. 14
• Last Day for Military Arrival by Christmas: Dec. 17
• Last Day for Most International Shipping: Dec. 18
• Last Day to Send First-Class Mail: Dec. 20
• Last Day to Send Priority Mail: Dec. 21
• Last Day to Send Send Priority Mail Express: Dec. 23

Source: USPS.com.

Post Office Locations in Berlin
780 Worthington Ridge
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 829-4277

62 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4768

FED-EX
Deadlines Dates

• FedEx Express Saver: Dec. 19
• FedEx 2Day: Dec. 20
• FedEx Standard Overnight, Priority Overnight, First Overnight: Dec. 21

Source: Fedex.com.

Fedex Locations in Berlin
675 Berlin Turnpike
Berlin, CT 06037

UPS
Deadlines Dates

• UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.:Dec. 20
• UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M.:Dec. 21

Source: UPS.com.

UPS Locations Near Berlin
34 Shunpike Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-2515

410 Queen St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 426-8449

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