For many Americans, the holidays can bring more pressure than peace. Longer lines, tighter budgets, and endless to-do lists can make the season of giving feel like a race against the clock.

Recent consumer data* shows nearly six in 10 shoppers feel more rushed during the holidays than at any other time of year, and almost half say they have paid extra fees just to save time.

This growing demand for convenience is reshaping how Americans shop, ship and return gifts.

Small Time-Savers, Big Impact

Incremental adjustments can help release some of that holiday pressure. That could mean getting packages professionally packed and shipped, using guaranteed delivery windows or locally printing personalized holiday cards and mailing labels. These small time-savers can make a difference in reducing holiday burnout.

With more than 5,400 locations across the country, The UPS Store offers professional packing and reliable shipping for gifts and convenient printing services for personalized holiday cards and more. Local stores can help people reclaim their time so they can focus on what matters: celebrating with loved ones.

Peace of Mind Guaranteed

The UPS Store offers an exclusive Pack & Ship Guarantee that provides coverage if something goes wrong in transit, while the exclusive UPS^® Holiday Air Shipping Guarantee provides a money-back commitment for select premium services. Need to make a return for a gift that wasn't quite right? The UPS Store can handle those, too.

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Last-Minute? We've Got You.

Many The UPS Store locations offer extended holiday hours and the latest UPS^® pickup times in most areas. Here are the recommended UPS shipping deadlines for sending packages within the U.S. to arrive by Wednesday, Dec. 24 (subject to the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service):

• Friday, Dec. 19, via UPS 3 Day Select^® service
• Monday, Dec. 22, via UPS 2nd Day Air^® service
• Tuesday, Dec. 23, via UPS Next Day Air^® service

Check off the holiday to-do list faster than ever before, thanks to your local The UPS Store.

*Source: Deloitte 2025 Holiday Retail Survey