Shipping deadlines for the holidays

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Many shipping companies have deadlines set for when a package can be sent so that it reaches its destination by Christmas.

FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service have announced the dates of when customers should send mail or packages.Here is the list for the U.S. Postal Service:For Dec. 25 arrival

Dec. 14 – Priority Mail Express International

Dec. 14 – Retail Ground

Dec. 19 – First-Class Mail

Dec. 20 – Priority Mail

Dec. 22 – Priority Mail ExpressMilitary Mailing Deadlines

APO/FPO First-Class Mail Letters and Cards – Dec. 11

APO/FPO Priority Mail – Dec. 11

APO/FPO Priority Mail Express™ Military Service – Dec. 16

Click here to view the list of deadlines for FedEx, UPS and some larger stores, such as Amazon, Target and Walmart.