Shreveport And Bossier City 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Are you ready for the holiday shipping crunch in Shreveport? The holiday season is officially upon us in the Ark-La-Tex, and that means shipping deadlines are creeping up faster than expected. Residents in Shreveport and Bossier City need to mark their calendars now to ensure packages make it to their destinations before Christmas morning.

Traffic is already picking up around post offices, signaling that the annual rush has started. Avoiding the long lines, and the stress, means getting those gifts packed and labeled well before the carriers cut off services for the year...otherwise you risk showing up empty-handed.

When Is The Deadline To Ship For Christmas?

Getting packages out the door early is the only way to guarantee they arrive on time, so procrastination is not your friend this month. The weather in Louisiana is always unpredictable in December, and a sudden storm could easily delay trucks leaving the region...so getting a head start is the smartest move.

Postal workers are handling a massive volume of mail right now and doing their best to keep things moving for everyone. Patience is going to be key when visiting local branches, as these employees are working overtime to make sure the holidays happen for us all.

Official USPS 2025 Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

-The deadline for USPS Ground Advantage is Wednesday, December 17th
-The deadline for First Class Mail Service is Wednesday, December 17th
-The deadline for Priority Mail Service is Thursday, December 18th
-The deadline for Priority Mail Express Service is Saturday, December 20th

Be aware that Post Office locations may close early on Christmas Eve, so you will want to check with your local branch. We are wishing you the best this holiday season, and hope that all of your packages arrive on time.

What Are The UPS And FedEx 2025 Holiday Deadlines

If you prefer using the brown truck or the purple and orange guys, there is a slightly different schedule to work with this year.

For UPS, ground shipping varies on location and distance, but for their specific shipping options, these are the dates:

-The deadline for 3 Day Select packages is December 19th
-The deadline for 2nd Day Air packages is December 22nd
-The deadline for Next Day Air packages is December 23rd

FedEx has a lot of options, but their first deadline is the earliest. To feel confident in your Ground Economy shipping, you have to have your package to FedEx by December 15th.

For the more detailed FedEx options, here are the dates:

-The deadline for FedEx Ground Economy is December 15th
-The deadline for FedEx Express Saver is December 20th
-The deadline for FedEx 2Day service is December 22nd
-The deadline for FedEx Overnight is December 23rd
-The deadline for FedEx Same Day (if available) is December 24th

Local Drop-Off Spots and Christmas Eve Hours

If you find yourself running down to the wire on Christmas Eve...which falls on a Wednesday this year...knowing exactly where to go in Shreveport and Bossier City can save the day. While most USPS locations will be open on December 24th, many local branches often close their counters by noon...so do not assume you have all day to get there.

For those last-minute FedEx emergencies, the FedEx Ship Center on Greenwood Road in Shreveport usually offers the latest drop-off times in the city, often staying open later than the retail storefronts.

In Bossier City, the FedEx Office on Beene Blvd is a solid bet for getting things sorted out. But no matter where you go, you should always call ahead to confirm they haven't modified their hours for the holiday. Here are some contact links for local sites, as well as where they're located:

USPS Main Office: 2400 Texas Ave, Shreveport

UPSP Downtown Office: 333 Millam, Shreveport

USPS Bossier City: 150 Benton Rd, Bossier City

FedEx Ship Center: 2122 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport

FedEx Office: 7503 Youree Dr, Shreveport

UPS Store: 4830 Line Ave, Shreveport

USPS Price Increases Coming in 2026

You should really appreciate the prices this year because the USPS will be raising rates in 2026. We are looking at a 6.6% increase for Priority Mail, and a 5.1% bump for Priority Mail Express, starting in January.

These price increases will go into effect on January 18, 2026...so if you have late gifts to send, you might end up paying more than you bargained for. Its just one more reason to get everything sorted out now, before the ball drops on New Year's Eve.