Mailing deadlines for holidays
Listed below are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Wednesday, December 25.
For items sent to addresses in the contiguous United States (lower 48 states):
- First-Class mail service: Dec. 18
- Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18
- Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
- Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21
- For items sent to addresses in Alaska and Hawaii:
- First-Class mail service: Dec. 18
- Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
- Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
- Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20
For those sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates.
The USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season. “The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay – mail and ship today!” said the USPS in a statement.
For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local post office location hours, visit usps.com.
The Castle Pines Postal Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Information provided by the U.S. Postal Service
