U.S. Postal Service Recommends Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Delivery Before Christmas

ship by December 18 for Ground Advantage Service

BREVARD COUNTY • FLORIDA – The United States Postal Service has issued a courtesy reminder for shipping deadlines to ensure your packages arrive for the holidays.

To ensure your packages arrive before December 25 in the lower 48 states, below are the recommended USPS holiday shipping deadlines.

Cutoff Dates for December 25

If you’re shipping holiday cards and gifts for Hanukkah (Dec. 25–Jan. 2), Christmas (Dec. 25), Kwanzaa (Dec. 26–Jan. 1), or other holiday traditions, find the USPS^® recommended domestic, international, and military deadlines in these tables. The earlier you send, the better: Don’t delay, mail and ship today!

1. Check the recommended shipping dates below.
2. Get free shipping supplies online or at your local Post Office^™ location—see holiday hours.
3. Print shipping labels.
4. Schedule a free package pickup.

■ Ship by December 18 for Ground Advantage Service.

■ Ship by December 18 for First-Class Service.

■ Ship by December 19 for Priority Mail Service.

■ Ship by December 21 for Priority Mail Express Service.

More shipping recommendations for other holiday deadlines can be found on the USPS website.

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