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USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season

 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today.

 

The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25.

 

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States):

 

  • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18
  • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
  • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21

 

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii:

 

  • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
  • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
  • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20

 

For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates.

 

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!

 

For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Office location hours, visit usps.com.

 

 

 
 

 

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