Christmas Shipping Deadlines

If you want to ship your holiday gifts, expect to pay more no matter which service you use.

Here are some shipping deadlines to be aware of:

Federal Express: Dec. 19 for home delivery Dec. 20 for Express Saver Dec. 21 for second-day delivery Dec. 22 for overnight service Dec. 23 overnight with Sat. delivery surcharge Dec. 25 same day expressUPS: Dec. 20 for three-day select delivery on Friday, Dec. 23 Dec. 21 for 2nd day air delivery Dec. 23 Dec. 22 Next Day Air for delivery Dec. 23U.S. Postal Service: Domestic mail: First class mail deadline Tues. Dec. 20. Priority mail Dec. 21. Express mail Dec. 22.