A package delivery system permits the sender to give a package to a carrier well before the desired delivery date. The carrier then stores the package and later delivers the package to the recipient on the date specified by the sender. In particular, the package delivery method involves receiving the package from the sender and having the sender identify the recipient and specify the date on which the package is to be delivered. The carrier then determines whether the sender's request is acceptable. The request is typically considered acceptable when the recipient's address is located within an acceptable delivery area and when the delivery date falls within an acceptable delivery date range. If the request is acceptable, the carrier takes custody of the package and stores the package until it is to be delivered. The package is finally delivered to the recipient on the sender specified delivery date.