2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Make Sure Your Gifts Arrive by Christmas

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for shipping, and delivery carriers have now released their official 2025 cutoff dates. To help you plan ahead — and ensure your holiday orders from The Sewing Gallery arrive on time — we’ve outlined all the key deadlines below.

Whether you’re ordering fabrics, notions, patterns, or stocking up on gifts for the makers in your life, this guide will help you ship with confidence.

UPS recommends the following latest shipping dates to guarantee delivery by Christmas Eve:

• UPS Ground & Ground Saver: December 17
• UPS 3 Day Select: December 19
• UPS 2nd Day Air: December 22
• UPS Next Day Air: December 23

If you’re cutting it close, Next Day Air is the safest option.

USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Arrive by December 25, 2025)
The USPS delivery deadlines for Christmas arrival are:

• USPS Ground Advantage: December 17
• USPS Priority Mail: December 18
• USPS Priority Mail Express: December 20

Priority Mail Express is the fastest USPS option if you’re shopping last-minute.

Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Ordering
To make holiday shopping even smoother:

• Order early whenever possible. Carriers see significant delays in December.
• Check your address carefully during checkout to avoid delivery issues.
• Track your package using the shipping confirmation email sent after your order ships.
• Shop in-store if you need last-minute gifts — we’re here to help you find the perfect items!

Shop Early, Sew Joyfully
Thank you for supporting our small shop this holiday season. We’re here to help you find the perfect fabrics, notions, and creative gifts — and to make sure they arrive safely under the tree.

Visit us in-store or shop online anytime at The Sewing Gallery!