USPS Announces Mailing and Shipping Dates for the Holidays

(Undated) — Christmas will be here before we know it, and the U.S. Postal Service has announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. They say that for expected delivery before December 25th, USPS Ground Advantage service and First-Class Mail should be sent no later than December 17th, Priority Mail by December 18th, and Priority Mail Express by December 19th. For a complete list of suggested dates to send packages to military or international addresses, the Postal Service recommends visiting the USPS holiday shipping page beginning mid-Oct. The USPS says for tips on mailing and shipping preparation, ordering free shipping supplies, packaging guidelines, and Post Office location hours, visit usps.com.