Community Corner
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.)
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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.
Calculated for December 25, 2012.
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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
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