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For 1-day shipping, it's December 21 — the Thursday before the holiday. FedEx also offers express services that buy last-minute gift-givers more time.

The Priority Mail Express international service has a cutoff mailing date of Monday, Dec. 16 for all of the regions above, except Africa, and Central and South America.

Time is running out to ship Christmas gifts See how postal workers sort packages, and the deadline to be aware of to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas.

Holiday mail and shipping dates are out! And USPS says to follow these deadlines to make sure your holiday goodies arrive at their destinations on time.

Priority Mail Next Day is a contract-only USPS service providing overnight delivery of packages up to 20 pounds. It can ship to addresses within 150 miles of eligible processing centers.

Consumers have until December 21 if they use the USPS's Priority Mail Express 1-day shipping option. Keep in mind, the USPS won't be delivering regular mail on Christmas Day.

To ensure holiday gifts arrive on time, it's recommended to ship as early as possible.

Christmas is just 12 days away, which means the clock is quickly ticking to make sure gifts sent to friends and family are assured to arrive by Christmas.