USPS announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for holiday delivery
USPS said customers should mail items by Dec. 17 to Dec. 19 for Christmas delivery and will post military and international dates in mid-October.
- On Tuesday, the United States Postal Service announced recommended shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season to ensure delivery by Christmas Day.
- Celebrating its 250th year of service, the Postal Service manages a network modernization plan while delivering to more than 170 million addresses across America.
- For the contiguous United States, USPS recommends sending packages via USPS Ground Advantage or First-Class Mail by Dec. 17, Priority Mail by Dec. 18, and Priority Mail Express by Dec. 19.
- Customers shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Territories face an earlier deadline of Dec. 16 for USPS Ground Advantage, while other service dates align with contiguous state timelines.
- The Postal Service will release complete deadlines for military and international mailings beginning in mid-Oct., while offering free shipping supplies and packaging guidelines on its website.
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The U.S. Postal Service announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines
LOUISIANA (KLFY) -- The U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customers to send mail and packages by the following dates: 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States) For a complete list of suggested [...]
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KESQPostal Service Urges Early Shipping as Holiday Deadlines Announced
The holidays may still be months away, but Southern California residents planning to send gifts and cards through the mail can start circling December deadlines Tuesday after the U.S. Postal Service released its recommended shipping dates for Christmas delivery. For mail and packages traveling within the contiguous United States, the Postal Service recommends sending items […]
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