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Holiday Newsroom

Mail-by dates

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

USPS Retail Ground® Service
December 15 • Buy stamps
First-Class Mail® Service
December 17 • Buy stamps
Priority Mail® Service
December 18 • Print a label
Priority Mail Express® Service
December 23* • Print a label

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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 Dec. 22 through Dec. 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two business days. See DMM® Section 604.9.2.

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Posted Nov 29

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Posted Nov 22

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History of Christmas stamps

Posted Nov 15

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Package those gifts properly

Posted Nov 8

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Take care, stay safety aware

Posted Nov 1

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We believe in you, USPS Operation Santa!

Posted Oct 25

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The holiday season: suggestions to light your way

Posted Oct 18

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Delivering mail from beginning to end

Posted Oct 12

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