Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Dunedin

Dunedin FL

02 December, 2020

11:42 AM

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DUNEDIN, FL — Like everything else since early this year, holiday gift giving habits look a lot different in Tampa because of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Postal Service and major package delivery companies have set shipping deadlines, but as holiday buying kicks into full swing, they advise building in some cushions to ensure delivery by Christmas Day. Americans began their holiday shopping earlier than normal, and both local retailers and large internet sellers report that more people are doing their holiday shopping online this year. A recent survey by Coresight Research found that current spikes in confirmed coronavirus cases are sending more people online and could affect the availability of some in-demand products. About 25 percent of those surveyed said they began their holiday shopping earlier this year, and many retailers have stretched out their Black Friday deals over a longer period to accommodate social distancing. The U.S. Postal Service has added retail hours at select post offices on Sundays during the month of December to help customers with holiday shopping at their convenience. Designated post offices will provide full retail services, including stamp sales and package acceptance. Some Post Offices already offer retail hours after 5 p.m. weekdays and on Saturday. Customers can find post office hours and locations by visiting the find USPS locations tool. Locations with Sunday retail hours include: Oldsmar, 3905 Tampa Road, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 13Palm Harbor, 495 Alternate 19, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 13Tarpon Springs, 850 E. Lime St., noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 Self-service kiosks, accessible 24/7, are available at the above and below locations: Dunedin, 1350 County Road 1 Here are the deadlines you need to know: U.S. Postal Service USPS Retail Ground: Tuesday, Dec. 15First-Class Mail: Friday, Dec. 18Priority Mail: Saturday, Dec. 19USPS Priority Mail Express: Wednesday, Dec. 23 If you're shipping abroad or to a member of the U.S. military, special deadlines apply. UPS UPS Ground Shipping: Wednesday, Dec. 16UPS Next Day Air: Friday, Dec. 18UPS 2nd Day Air: Friday, Dec. 18UPS 3 Day Select: Saturday, Dec. 19 FedEx FedEx Ground/Home Delivery: Saturday, Dec. 19FedEx Express Saver: Monday, Dec. 21FedEx 2Day: Tuesday, Dec. 22FedEx Overnight: Wednesday, Dec. 23