Each year, it seems like the holidays come sooner and sooner. This year, be ahead of the game by knowing the final shipping dates to ensure packages and cards get delivered before December 25.

In BC, there are three big parcel carriers, each with their own ship-by deadlines. Here are all of the standard holiday shipping deadlines for Canada Post, Fed-Ex, and Purolator for 2024:

Canada Post Shipping Deadlines

For more information, check out Canada Post’s holiday sending guidelines to find out how long it’ll take to ship in Canada.

Fed-Ex Shipping Deadlines

You can view Fed-Ex’s full shipping deadlines calendar available online as a PDF file. You can also get a customized shipping rate and date quote.

Purolator Shipping Deadlines

For more information on Purolator’s shipping deadlines, visit its Holiday Shipping and Planning page.

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