Politics & Government
What Are USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages?
The U.S. Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
With less than a week left before Christmas, take note of these important tips so that your gifts get to their destination in time for the holidays.
Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the U.S. Postal Service to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece:
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- Double check addresses & write legibly
- Shake boxes to make sure they’re well packed
- Priority Mail is fast for last minute gifts
- Express Mail is even faster
Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail
Calculated for December 25, 2012.
Domestic Mail Class/Product
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Dates
First-Class Mail® Service
Dec. 20
Priority Mail® Service
Dec. 21
Express Mail® Service
Dec. 22
Parcel Post® Service - date has passed!
Dec. 14
Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship
Dec. 19
Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship
Dec. 21
Holiday Dates for International Mail
Destination
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Africa
Dec. 19
Asia / Pacific Rim
Dec. 18
Australia / New Zealand
Dec. 18
Canada
Dec. 20
Caribbean
Dec. 19
Central & South America
Dec. 19
Mexico
Dec. 20
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