The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for customers planning to send cards and packages for delivery before December 25, 2025. If you are looking to send packages for arrival on other holidays and festivals, suggestions can be found on the USPS holiday shipping page.
Continental U.S. (Lower 48 States)
- USPS Ground Advantage: December 17
- First-Class Mail: December 17
- Priority Mail: December 18
- Priority Mail Express: December 20
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico & U.S. Territories
- USPS Ground Advantage: December 16
- First-Class Mail: December 17
- Priority Mail: December 18
- Priority Mail Express: December 20
Customers sending mail to military or international destinations can find a complete list of recommended dates on the USPS holiday shipping page.
The Postal Service encourages customers to ship early to ensure on-time delivery during the busy holiday season.
Additional resources—including packaging tips, free shipping supplies, restricted item guidance, and Post Office hours—are available at usps.com . More holiday updates can be found at usps.com/holidaynews.
