The holiday rush is one of the most profitable (and stressful) times of the year for many Canadian sellers. Shipping cutoffs creep up fast, carriers get congested, and one missed deadline can mean disappointed customers.
To help you out, Stallion breaks down the holiday shipping deadlines across Canada, the US, and international destinations.
| Carrier | Coverage/Service | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Intelcom | Regional | Dec 18 |
| Out of Province | Dec 11 | |
| Whiz Delivery | Standard | Dec 19 |
| Next Day | Dec 23 | |
| Canada Post | Expedited (Regional) | Dec 15 |
| Expedited (Out of Province) | Dec 8 | |
| ICS | Local | Dec 15 |
| Ground (Out of Province) | Dec 8 | |
| Express (Out of Province) | Dec 15 | |
| Fleet Optics | Express | Dec 21 |
| Ground | Dec 12 | |
| Purolator | Express | Dec 21 |
| Ground | Dec 15 | |
| UPS | Standard (All across Canada) | Dec 15 |
| Express Saver | Dec 21 |
| Carrier | Coverage/Service | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | Dec 12 |
| Priority Mail | Dec 16 | |
| Priority Mail Express | Dec 18 | |
| US Economy | All Across the US | Dec 10 |
| UPS | Ground (All across the US) | Dec 12 |
| Express | Dec 18 |
| Carrier | Coverage/Service | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PostNL | All Countries | Dec 1 |
| APC | UK/EU/AU | Dec 1 |
| UPS | WW Express Saver | Dec 17 |
Notes:
To stay ahead of holiday chaos, consider these best practices:
• Publish shipping cutoffs clearly on product and checkout pages
• Encourage customers to order early with holiday countdown messaging
• Offer expedited shipping options closer to peak dates
• Monitor carrier performance daily during peak weeks
Holiday shipping success comes down to preparation. Align your fulfillment strategy with these 2025 holiday shipping deadlines. With this, you can reduce last-minute stress, keep customers happy, and maximize seasonal sales.
No more scrambling when volumes spike.
Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday season — thank you for trusting Stallion to ship with you during the busiest time of the year!
Jose is Stallion's Senior Business Analyst. He helps improve the company’s shipping processes, works closely with delivery partners, and looks at shipping data to find the best prices for our customers. Outside of work, Jose has a passion for running, regularly completing 5k and 10k runs, with the goal of running a full marathon in the near future.
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