The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates to ensure timely delivery of holiday mail and packages before December 25, 2024. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and send their items early to avoid delays.

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Deadlines for the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States):

USPS Ground Advantage service: December 18
First-Class Mail service: December 18
Priority Mail service: December 19
Priority Mail Express service: December 21

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Deadlines for Alaska and Hawaii:

USPS Ground Advantage service: December 16
First-Class Mail service: December 18
Priority Mail service: December 19
Priority Mail Express service: December 20

For those sending packages internationally or to military addresses, USPS recommends visiting usps.com/holidayshippingdates for a complete list of recommended mailing and shipping dates.

The USPS urges customers to ship as early as possible during the holiday season.

“The earlier you send, the better,” USPS advises.

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