Suggesting Holiday Mail-by Dates

USPS is offering suggested mail-by dates for the holiday mailing and shipping season.

Customers who want their domestic holiday mail and packages to arrive by December 25 should follow these recommended deadlines:

• December 14: USPS Retail Ground

• December 14: First-Class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)

• December 18: Alaska to mainland First-Class Mail

• December 19: Alaska to mainland Priority Mail

• December 19: Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail

• December 20: First-Class Mail (including greeting cards)

• December 21: Priority Mail

• December 21: Alaska to mainland Priority Mail Express

• December 21: Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail Express

• December 23: Priority Mail Express