WASHINGTON — With Christmas less than a month away, the U.S. Postal Service reminds customers to mail international holiday gifts early. The Postal Service recommends mailing by the dates below.

“The key to getting international holiday gifts overseas in time for Christmas is being prepared and mailing without delay,” recommended Global Business Vice President Giselle Valera. “The Postal Service and the holidays go hand in hand. This is our season, and we are ready to get your international holiday greetings and gifts on their way to more than 180 countries around the world.”

2014 International Mail-By Dates

For more information about mailing international greetings and gifts, visit usps.com/international/welcome.htm.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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