With the calendar delivering a shortened holiday season this year, proper planning is key – especially if you are shipping gifts to family and friends in other states.

Time is running out to ship packages for arrival before the holidays. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei stopped by the Chester Post Office to see how workers are sorting through an influx packages,

Post offices are expected to be packed now that Christmas and Hanukka are just days away. This is the busiest week of the year for the United States Postal Services and mail officials said they are ready to process millions of mail pieces each day.

FLORIDA — If you have procrastinated in mailing your holiday card or gift, this week is your last chance to make sure it arrives by Christmas. The United States Postal Service has announced its deadlines for mail and packages to arrive by Dec. 25.

Holiday shipping deadlines may vary depending on where in Canada you’re located, but a safe bet is to place all orders by Dec. 20.

Find the USPS, FedEx, and UPS shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts delivered on time. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Christmas draws near, the clock is ticking for holiday shoppers to send gifts on time. Major shipping carriers have announced their recommended ship-by dates to ensure packages arrive before the big day.

With only a few days until the holidays, there are major deadlines to get those gifts and packages sent in time. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down shipping deadlines to ensure delivery by the holidays,

To ensure your package is received by Christmas, USPS says to ship by Dec. 18 if it's going first class. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.