2011 holiday news


2011 Holiday stamps

This year will be no exception. We’re expecting nearly 16 billion cards, letters and packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and are ready to do what we do best — pick up and deliver mail and packages to help simplify the season and make the holidays less stressful for our customers.

So, whether at the Post Office or online at usps.com, you can count on us for all your holiday mailing and shipping needs.


Holiday fact sheet


News releases

December 27, 2011
USPS offers stress-free returns

December 21, 2011
USPS open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

December 19, 2011
USPS busiest mailing and shipping days are here

December 14, 2011
USPS offers last-minute gift ideas

December 9, 2011
Season’s greenings from USPS

December 1, 2011
USPS delivers holiday dreams through Letters to Santa program

November 28, 2011
USPS provides guide to holiday mailing

October 27, 2011
USPS to sell White House Christmas ornaments

October 17, 2011
USPS delivers the holidays to service members

October 14, 2011
Spread the joy forever

October 13, 2011
Holiday forever stamps