Spring
Easter Shipping Guide — Deadlines for 2026
Easter falls on April 5, 2026. It's a moderate-volume gift shipping event — primarily candy, Easter baskets, spring decor, and gifts for children. Perishable candy (chocolate) is the main packaging concern.
Carrier Deadlines
| Carrier | Service | Last Ship Date |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | March 30, 2026 |
| USPS | Priority Mail | April 2, 2026 |
| USPS | Priority Mail Express | April 3, 2026 |
| UPS | Ground | March 30, 2026 |
| UPS | 2nd Day Air | April 2, 2026 |
| UPS | Next Day Air | April 3, 2026 |
| FedEx | Ground / Home Delivery | March 30, 2026 |
| FedEx | Express Saver | April 2, 2026 |
| FedEx | Overnight | April 3, 2026 |
Strategic Tips
- 💡 Easter candy: ship via Priority Mail or expedited — spring warmth can melt chocolate
- 💡 Easter baskets are bulky — oversized boxes mean higher DIM weight. Use custom sizing to match the basket
- 💡 Easter is Sunday — deliveries complete by Saturday April 4
- 💡 Spring decor is a parallel category — peaks in the 2 weeks before Easter
- 💡 Spring weather in many regions is still cold enough that melting is less of a concern than summer shipments
Common Product Categories
Easter candy and chocolatePre-assembled Easter basketsEaster eggs (decorative and chocolate)Spring decor and floralsChildren's gifts and toysEaster outfits and clothing
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