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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 Laurel.

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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 Laurel or Laurel Mall post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.

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  • 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 Last collection Laurel Mall 14770 Baltimore Ave. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5:00 p.m. on weekdays; 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays Laurel 324 Main St. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5:00 p.m. on weekdays; 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
Location Address Weekday hours Last collection Laurel FedEx Office Print & Ship Center 14225 Baltimore Ave. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m for ground; 6:45 p.m. for air Laurel Parcel Express 3351 Corridor Marketplace, Suite 400 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m for ground; 6:00 p.m. for air

  • 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
Location Address Weekday hours Last collection Laurel store 14625 Baltimore Ave. 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m for ground; 6:45p.m. for air
  • For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.

 

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