FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025: Last Days to Ship

Why FedEx Holiday Deadlines Matter

The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for shipping, and missing a cutoff date can mean packages don’t arrive in time for Christmas. To help shippers plan ahead, FedEx has released its 2025 holiday shipping deadlines for both domestic and international services.

Knowing these dates lets you schedule pickups, avoid costly expedited services, and set realistic customer expectations.

For comparison, you can also view the UPS holiday shipping deadlines 2025 and USPS holiday shipping deadlines 2025.

FedEx 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Tip: Always confirm your service’s transit time based on origin and destination ZIP code. These deadlines are for delivery by Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Want to see how FedEx stacks up against UPS and USPS? Check out our 2025 holiday shipping deadlines comparison.

FedEx Holiday Operating Hours to Note

FedEx also publishes a holiday service schedule showing which days are open, closed, or modified around Christmas and New Year’s (FedEx 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines). While most parcel services follow their published cutoff dates, freight and office operations adjust hours at year end.

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): Modified service


Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Closed


Dec. 26: Modified freight service


Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): Modified service


Jan. 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day): Closed


Jan. 2, 2026 (Day after New Year’s): Modified freight service

These adjustments mean if your shipment is picked up during a modified service day, it may resume transit the next normal business day.

How FedEx Surcharges Affect Holiday Shipping

Along with deadlines, FedEx applies peak season demand surcharges on oversized and high-volume shipments. These can add anywhere from a few dollars per package to over $500 for large or heavy items. Shippers should factor these fees into their budgets when planning holiday deliveries.

If you want to compare surcharges across carriers, see our 2025 demand surcharge comparison: UPS vs. FedEx vs. USPS.

Key Takeaways for Shippers

Ground services: Ship by Dec. 16 for safe arrival.


Express services: Overnight and SameDay give extra flexibility, with cutoffs as late as Dec. 23–24.


International: Ship by Dec. 18–23 depending on the service.


Holidays: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are closed. Expect modified freight service on Dec. 24, Dec. 26, Dec. 31, and Jan. 2.


Costs: Oversized and high-volume shipments face added surcharges.

For similar guides, check:

UPS Holiday Schedule and Shipping Deadlines 2025


USPS Holiday Schedule and Shipping Deadlines 2025

How 3PL Center Helps You Meet Holiday Deadlines

At 3PL Center, we help ecommerce brands avoid costly delays and surcharges by:

Offering discounted carrier rates during peak season.


Same-day shipping on orders placed by 2 PM.


Nationwide warehouses for 2-day coverage without express costs.


Full visibility with our WMS, so you always know where your shipments stand.

With over 40 years of experience and 99.9% shipping accuracy, we’re the partner you can rely on for holiday fulfillment.

Final Takeaway

FedEx’s 2025 holiday deadlines provide a clear roadmap for planning shipments. The key is to ship early, avoid peak surcharges when possible, and work with a logistics partner that can handle volume efficiently.

👉 Book a call with 3PL Center today to keep your holiday shipping on schedule and your customers happy.