USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages
The U.S. Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
Are you wondering how early you must send gifts so they 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:
Packing Tips from the USPS:
- Double check addresses and write legibly
- Shake boxes to make sure they’re well packed
- Priority Mail is fast for last minute gifts
- Express Mail is even faster
The Woodbury Post Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. (Closed Sunday.)
Nationwide, Post Offices will be open on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, but will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon. Regular mail delivery for Dec. 24 and 31 will be unaffected by the change.
Post Offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Only Express Mail will be delivered on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All Post Offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail
Calculated for December 25, 2012.
|
Domestic Mail Class/Product |
Dates |
|
First-Class Mail Service |
Dec. 20 |
|
Priority Mail Service |
Dec. 21 |
|
Express Mail Service |
Dec. 22 |
|
Parcel Post Service |
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 |
Global Express Guaranteed Service |
Express Mail Service |
Priority Mail Service |
First-Class Mail International Service |
|
Africa |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 11 |
Dec. 3 |
Dec. 3 |
|
Asia / Pacific Rim |
Dec. 18 |
Dec. 15 |
Dec. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
|
Australia / New Zealand |
Dec. 18 |
Dec. 15 |
Dec. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
|
Canada |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
|
Caribbean |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 15 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
|
Central & South America |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 11 |
Dec. 3 |
Dec. 3 |
|
Mexico |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 15 |
Dec. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
|
Europe |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 15 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
|
Middle East |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 15 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
