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December 17, 2025
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Stallion Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025

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.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Canadian Deliveries

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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

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for United States Deliveries

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

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for International Deliveries

Carrier Coverage/Service Date
PostNL All Countries Dec 1
APC UK/EU/AU Dec 1
UPS WW Express Saver Dec 17

Notes:

  1. Delivery times are subject to change and are not guaranteed by the carrier.
  2. Broker clearance is not included in cross-border timelines.

TIPS TO AVOID HOLIDAY SHIPPING DELAYS

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

FINAL THOUGHTS

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!

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