Seasonal & Holidays
Holiday Shipping Deadlines for U.S. Postal Service Mailings
If you plan on mailing gifts to loved ones, be sure you know the deadlines so your packages arrive in time.
The U.S. Postal Service recently announced the 2016 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic and international destinations as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. Customers are encouraged to ship early.
To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that customers ship their items by the following dates:
Mail-by Dates — Domestic Services
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- Dec. 15 – USPS Retail Ground Ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.
- Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail Service for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces with delivery in 3 business days or less.
- Dec. 21 – Priority Mail Domestic service in 1, 2 or 3 business days based on where the package is mailed and where it’s being sent, variety of flat-rate options.
- Dec. 23 – Priority Mail Express Fastest domestic service, guaranteed overnight scheduled delivery to most locations. Some restrictions and exceptions apply. Please note, Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments mailed between Dec. 22 and Dec. 25.
Complete details on Mailing and Shipping services can be found on usps.com.
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