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 Joliet.
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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 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.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the Channahon Post Office location or the Minooka Post Office location by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
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 | Weekday hours | Weekend hours |
| Channahon Post Office location | 25150 W Channon Dr. |
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays |
| Minooka Post Office location |
301 West Mondamin Street | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays |
- 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 (nearest locations)
| Location | Address | Weekday hours | Last collection |
| Fed Ex Joliet (1) |
1520 N Larkin Ave | hours fluctuate |
hours fluctuate |
| Fed Ex Joliet (2) |
2405 Essington Rd, Suite B | hours fluctuate |
hours fluctuate |
- 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. |
Friday, Dec. 21 |
- Where to ship (nearest location)
| Location | Address | Weekday hours | Weekend Hours |
| UPS | 2364 Essington Road | 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
- For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here
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United States Postal Service
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United States Postal Service
301 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL
