USPS Says It's Time to Start Thinking About Holiday Shipping
By Allison @TheRadio
If you're planning to send Christmas gifts, holiday cards, or packages to family and friends, now is a good time to mark some important shipping deadlines on your calendar. The USPS has released its recommended holiday mailing dates to help ensure packages arrive before holiday celebrations begin.
One thing to keep in mind this year is that Hanukkah arrives earlier than usual, running from December 4 through December 12, so those packages may need to go out sooner than you think.
Christmas Shipping Deadlines Within the U.S.
For delivery by December 25:
- December 17: USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail
- December 18: Priority Mail
- December 19: Priority Mail Express
Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories
For delivery by December 25:
- December 16: USPS Ground Advantage
- December 17: First-Class Mail
- December 18: Priority Mail
- December 19: Priority Mail Express
Sending Gifts Internationally?
For most international destinations, including Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Caribbean:
- December 9: First-Class Package International and Priority Mail International
- December 16: Priority Mail Express International