This year, there are 27 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas — but only 18 shipping days.

DO check with The UPS Store® experts before shipping fragile items or items that might be considered hazardous or illegal to ship.

Once you've chosen the right container for your needs and space, stock it up with all the essentials using this helpful shopping list. >

Find something for everyone on your list this holiday season. >

Print out this calendar and fill it up with all your holiday commitments and deadlines. >

When it comes to keeping track of and celebrating milestone dates and occasions, The UPS Store can be your most valuable resource. >

Last day to ship for Wednesday,
December 24, arrival:
(Additional charge for Saturday delivery)

UPS Next Day Air® Tuesday, December 23
UPS 2nd Day Air&® Monday, December 22
UPS 3 Day Select® Friday, December 19

See more key dates for holiday shipping >

The UPS Store Pack & Ship Promise takes the stress out of the season. Trust the Certified Packing Experts at The UPS Store, the only place with the Pack & Ship Promise. We promise if your items are lost or damaged, you'll be reimbursed*. So if you really want to enjoy the season, let The UPS Store take care of the packing and shipping.

*Subject to the lesser of actual value, repair or replacement cost for items packed and shipped via UPS by The UPS Store associates and according to the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service. At participating locations. Restrictions and limitations apply. See store for details or visit www.theupsstore.com/psp. The UPS Store centers are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., a subsidiary of UPS. Services and hours of operation may vary by location. Copyright © 2008 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc.

^ Shipping dates valid only within the 48 contiguous states. Delivery times depend on destination.