This week, the United States Postal Service (USPS) published the holiday shipping deadlines for the upcoming season. Those who plan to send gifts, cards, and good tidings via the U.S. Postal Service will be pleased to hear that surcharges will not be instated.
Do keep in mind, the closer you get to Christmas Eve and Christmas day the more expensive the mailing will be. To ensure day delivery in time for Christmas, priority shipping services may be necessary.
2023 Mailing Deadlines Based on USPS Shipping Service
Contiguous United States + Alaska
| Mailing Deadline | Shipping Service |
| Saturday, December 16 | USPS Ground Advantage |
| Saturday, December 16 | First-Class Mail (Holiday Cards) |
| Monday, December 18 | Priority Mail |
| Wednesday, December 20 | Priority Mail Express |
Hawaii
| Mailing Deadline | Shipping Service |
| Saturday, December 16 | USPS Ground Advantage |
| Saturday, December 16 | First-Class Mail (Holiday Cards) |
| Saturday, December 16 | Priority Mail |
| Wednesday, December 20 | Priority Mail Express |
Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)
| Mailing Deadline | Shipping Service |
| Monday, November 6 | USPS Ground Advantage |
| Saturday, December 9 | First-Class Mail (Holiday Cards) |
| Saturday, December 9 | Priority Mail |
| Friday, December 15 | Priority Mail Express |
Note: USPS is the only carrier that ships to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses.
Shipping internationally? USPS ships to over 180 countries worldwide. Though, deadlines for holiday arrival vary based on delivery destination, learn more.
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