USPS Holiday News

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Posted Nov. 6

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Posted Oct. 23

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Holiday programs

USPS Operation Santa^®

Connect letters from kids and families with generous donors who fulfill their wish lists on behalf of Santa.

Greetings from the North Pole Post Office

Wondering how to receive letters from Santa with a North Pole postmark? Get all the details here.

Mail-by dates

Contiguous U.S. mail-by dates for expected delivery before December 25* (excluding Alaska and Hawaii):

USPS Ground Advantage^™ Service

December 16

First-Class Mail^® Service

December 16

Priority Mail^® Service

December 18

Priority Mail Express^® Service

December 20**

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* Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before Dec. 25. Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office^™ acceptance date and time, and other conditions. Some restrictions apply.

** For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed December 22 through December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered or delivery was not attempted within 2 business days*. See DMM® Section 604.9.2.

Christmas countdown

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Stamps & supplies

Holiday stamps

Did you know you can buy stamps, including special holiday stamps, online?

Shop holiday stamps

Get free USPS supplies

The Postal Store Stamp Resources

Resources

USPS tools

We're social for the holidays

Media professionals

News Media ONLY: The following information is for news media personnel only. USPS media relations specialists will not be available to handle customer service issues.