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What Are USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages?
The U.S. Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
With only a week left before Christmas, take note of these important tips so that your gifts get to their destination in time for the holidays.
Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the U.S. Postal Service to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece:
- Double check addresses & write legibly
- Shake boxes to make sure they’re well packed
- Priority Mail is fast for last minute gifts
- Express Mail is even faster
Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail
Calculated for December 25, 2012.
|
Domestic Mail Class/Product |
Dates |
|
First-Class Mail® Service |
Dec. 20 |
|
Priority Mail® Service |
Dec. 21 |
|
Express Mail® Service |
Dec. 22 |
|
Parcel Post® Service - date has passed! |
Dec. 14 |
|
Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship |
Dec. 19 |
|
Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship |
Dec. 21 |
Holiday Dates for International Mail
|
Destination |
Global Express Guaranteed® Service |
|
Africa |
Dec. 19 |
|
Asia / Pacific Rim |
Dec. 18 |
|
Australia / New Zealand |
Dec. 18 |
|
Canada |
Dec. 20 |
|
Caribbean |
Dec. 19 |
|
Central & South America |
Dec. 19 |
|
Mexico |
Dec. 20 |
|
Europe |
Dec. 19 |
|
Middle East |
Dec. 19 |
Click here for send-by dates for military mail.
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