Here Are Your 2012 Christmas Shipping Deadlines
What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery? We run down the options around Upper Marlboro
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If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide that you want to arrive before Dec. 25.
Below is a rundown of some USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- Deadlines
|
Method |
Last day to ship |
|
First Class Mail |
Thursday, Dec. 20 |
|
Priority Mail |
Friday, Dec. 21 |
|
Express Mail |
Saturday, Dec. 22 |
- Where to ship
| Location | Address | Hours | Last collection | Phone number |
| Upper Marlboro | 14605 Elm St. |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F 9 a.m. to noon, Sat. |
5 p.m. on weekdays, noon on Saturday |
(301) 780-3427 |
| Largo | 9801 Apollo Dr. |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F noon, Sat. |
5 p.m. on weekdays, noon on Saturday |
(301) 925-1485 |
| Lothian | 5471 Southern Maryland Blvd. |
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sat. |
4:30 p.m. on weekdays, 11:30 a.m. on Saturday | (301) 574-3558 |
- For a full calendar of USPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
FEDEX
- Deadlines
|
Method |
Last day to ship |
|
FedEx Express Saver |
Wednesday, Dec. 19 |
|
FedEx 2Day |
Thursday, Dec. 20 |
|
FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight |
Friday, Dec. 21 |
- Where to ship
| Location | Address | Hours | Last collection | Phone number |
| Color Marketing/FedEx Shipping Center, Upper Marlboro | 14612 Main St | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 5 p.m. | (240) 339-1720 |
| Largo | 9500 Arena Dr., Suite 106 | 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
(240) 619-4001 |
| Parcel Plus, Clinton | 8787 Branch Ave. |
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Th. 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 to 5 p.m., Sat. |
UPS 5 p.m., FedEx 6 p.m., Th. and Fri.
No UPS pickup, Sat.
|
(301) 856-2805
|
- For a full calendar of FedEx holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
UPS
- Deadlines
|
Method |
Last day to ship |
|
UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M. |
Thursday, Dec. 20 |
|
UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M. |
Sat., Dec. 22 |
- Where to ship
| Location | Address | Weekday hours | Last collection | Phone number |
| The UPS Store, Mitchellville | 12138 Central Avenue #777 |
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., M-F 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat |
6:45p.m. for next day, M-F 11 a.m. for next day, Sat. |
(301) 249-0045
|
|
The UPS Store, Dunkirk |
10816 Town Center Boulevard |
8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
6 p.m., M-F 2:30 for next day, Sat. |
(410) 286-3940 |
- For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
Please note, in some instances, last pickup times do not include all packages. For example if you are shipping ground by UPS and drop off Saturday, our listing time is for air. Your item may not arrive by Christmas if you are shipping ground. Please consult the drop-off location of your choice for the times of your shipment choice.
