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Ensuring your holiday packages arrive on time requires careful planning, especially when shipping to various U.S. regions, including Alaska, Hawaii, and remote areas. Here’s an updated guide to help you navigate the 2024 holiday shipping season effectively.

Why Shipping Early Saves You Time and Money

Waiting until the last minute often leads to higher costs for overnight, 2-day, or 3-day shipping options. By planning ahead, you can:

  • Utilize standard, cost-effective shipping options.
  • Avoid peak season surcharges imposed by carriers.
  • Ensure your packages arrive on time without added stress.

2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines by Carrier

Here are the deadlines to ensure delivery by December 25, 2024. These apply to various U.S. regions, including the contiguous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and remote areas:

USPS Deadlines

  • Ground Advantage: December 18
  • First-Class Mail: December 18
  • Priority Mail: December 19
  • Priority Mail Express: December 21

👉 Check out USPS Holiday Shipping Dates for the latest updates.

UPS Deadlines

  • Ground: We can help you find UPS Time and Cost for exact deadlines.
  • 3-Day Select: December 19
  • 2nd Day Air: December 20
  • Next Day Air: December 23

👉 For detailed information, visit UPS Holiday Shipping Schedule.

FedEx Deadlines

  • Ground: December 13
  • Express Saver: December 19
  • 2Day: December 20
  • Overnight: December 23

👉 Stay updated via FedEx Holiday Schedule.

Special Considerations for Alaska, Hawaii, and Remote Areas

Deliveries to remote areas often require extended shipping times. To ensure timely arrival:

  • Add extra days for transit.
  • Use priority services well before standard deadlines.

For more guidance, check with us directly.

Additional Tips for Holiday Shipping

1. Pack Your Items Securely

Use sturdy boxes, cushioning materials, and secure sealing to protect your packages during transit. If need help, we are here to help you with a pro-packaging service to make sure your items are delivered safely and securely.

2. Monitor Weather Conditions

Bad weather can delay shipments, so plan early to account for potential disruptions. You can track your package through our easy to track tool available online. All carriers are tracked through our one centralized tracking form. Simply go here to insert your tracking, and we will do the rest of the work for you.

3. Communicate With Recipients

Notify gift recipients of expected delivery dates to ensure someone is available to receive the package.

Conclusion

By planning ahead and shipping early, you can save money, avoid stress, and ensure your gifts arrive in time for the holidays. Don’t wait—start packing those gifts today and schedule your shipments early to spread holiday joy seamlessly.

We are here to help you. For any shipping related questions or concerns, please feel free to visit us at Azusa or Covina location.

Pack and Ship

Experience the ease of PostalAnnex’s Pack and Ship services. Our strategic partnerships ensure you get the fastest, most affordable shipping options. Trust us for a hassle-free, reliable experience every time you ship with us in Azusa and Covina.

Notary and Fingerprint

Effortlessly access our Notary and Live Scan Fingerprint services with no appointment needed at PostalAnnex. Open Mon-Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3 in Azusa and Covina, we’re here to support your verification needs promptly and conveniently.

Mailbox Rental

Enhance your postal experience with PostalAnnex’s Mailbox Rentals, providing a real street address for comprehensive package reception from all carriers, not just USPS. Enjoy the flexibility and security of receiving mail and deliveries from both major and private carriers.

Office Services

Elevate your productivity with PostalAnnex’s Office Services. From high-quality printing, lamination, and shredding to convenient computer rental and faxing, we have everything you need to streamline your projects. Plus, with custom rubber stamps and a wide range of office supplies, we’re your one-stop shop for all business essentials.

Passport, Gifts, and Keys

Simplify your travel and gifting needs with PostalAnnex’s Passport, Gifts, and Keys services. Get passport photos, application assistance, and super expedited renewals, alongside thoughtful gifts and greeting cards. Plus, our key duplicating service adds that extra layer of convenience, all in one place.

Locations

Discover the convenience of PostalAnnex, strategically located in Azusa and Covina’s bustling shopping complexes. Easily access a wide array of services from shipping to key duplication, all while enjoying the variety of shops and amenities surrounding our stores. Your one-stop solution for efficiency and ease, right in the heart of your shopping journey.

Trust by our customers

Following reviews are extracted from Yelp/Google

I have used the Postal Annex on a number of occasions, and each time they have been courteous, professional, and helpful. Yesterday I was running late to complete a notarization, and they went out of their way to help me. I definitely recommend their services!”

Wesley Hall

Left a review on Google Business for PostalAnnex of Azusa

I have been getting my mail from this location now for over 10+ years, have seen seen 3 different managements with the current management being the 4th. I find that they have updated quite a few things all for the better, so I find that some of these one star reviews pretty funny based on they are complaining about.

Jinesh and Disha who run this location are great. They get to know their mailbox customers and I have witnessed the great customer service provided for the individuals that come in for some type of service (faxing, shipping, live scan, or notary.) There is always two sides to every negative feedback that is posted and I have posted my share of negative feedback on businesses and this one is far from being a bad business.

Mary L.

Left a review on Yelp for PostalAnnex of Covina

I have been coming here for years now, and the service is always great! I usually deal with the manager, Jinesh, and he is great! He is always willing to answer any questions I have and help me out since I am not very tech savvy. He is my go to guy for pretty much anything I need to do in there for both personal and business stuff!

Robin L.

Left a review on Yelp for PostalAnnex of Azusa

The owners and employees are all so helpful, knowledgeable and kind. They really go out of their way to help. I get emails know when I have mail, which is so handy to know.

They really go the extra mile. Can’t say enough good things about The Postal Annex.

Robin B.

Left a review on Yelp for PostalAnnex of Covina

Everyone there are very nice and helpful. Price is reasonable.

They recently upgrade the way to release package I think it is a plus to us as customer.

Rosing Mann

Left a review on Google Business for PostalAnnex of Covina

“postal annex helped me out with the FBI summary form finger printing for my background check through the state of California to become a certified massage therapist through the state California and with the help I became a certified massage therapist in the state of California and with FBI fingerprinting they helped me out in my situation in great way and all the instructions to them greeting me everything went fantastic this is a fantastic place for mailing and FBI fingerprinting and all the other services that they offer”

Israel G.

Left a review on Yelp for PostalAnnex of Azusa

Visit one of your convenient locations today

PostalAnnex of Azusa
Address:
1171 E Alosta Ave,
Azusa, CA 91702 Hours
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Phone # (626) 771-2340
PostalAnnex of Covina
Address:
964 E Badillo St,
Covina, CA 91724 Hours
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Phone # (626) 966-9300