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.

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.

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,

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.

The rise of online shopping has brought many conveniences: shopping in your PJs and comparing prices are just some of the major benefits. However, when it comes to holiday shopping you need to plan ahead – no last-minute purchases here.

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 just days until Christmas and Hanukkah, we've got the dates you should mark on your calendar before you ship out your gifts.

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,