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Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
Expand AllService | 5-Day Shipping | 4-Day Shipping | 3-Day Shipping | 2-Day Shipping | 1-Day Shipping |
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USPS Ground Advantage™2 | Dec. 16 |
Dec. 18 |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 20 |
- |
Priority Mail®2 | - |
- |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 21 |
- |
Priority Mail Express®3,4 | - |
- |
- |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 21 |
1 Actual delivery date may vary and is based on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance time, and other conditions.
2 Last scheduled delivery day is Saturday, Dec. 23.
3 Last scheduled delivery day is Sunday, Dec. 24 for Priority Mail Express if holiday premium is paid.
4 For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed Dec. 22–Dec. 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered or delivery was not attempted within 2 business days.
Recommended mailing deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
Expand AllService | 5-Day Mailing | 4-Day Mailing | 3-Day Mailing | 2-Day Mailing | 1-Day Mailing |
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First-Class Mail2 (Domestic) |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 18 |
Dec. 19 |
Dec. 20 |
- |
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1 USPS Connect Local lets small businesses offer same-day/next-day delivery to customers by dropping off packages at specific USPS locations. Visit USPS Connect Local for more details.
Expand AllService | Carrier Pickup | Post Office Drop-off by 7 a.m. |
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USPS Connect Local | Dec. 22 |
Dec. 23 |
1 Actual delivery date may vary and is based on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance time, and other conditions.
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
Expand AllUSPS Ground Advantage™ Service2 | Priority Mail® Service | Priority Mail Express® Service3 | |
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Alaska | Dec. 16 |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 20 |
Hawaii | Dec. 16 |
Dec. 18 |
Dec. 20 |
1 Actual delivery date may vary and is based on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance time, and other conditions.
2 For packages under 1 pound.
3 As of Aug. 1, 2023, USPS will no longer process refund requests for guaranteed service on these items. Refund requests for loss will still be processed.
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
Expand AllDestination | First-Class Package International Service® | Priority Mail International® Service | Priority Mail Express International® Service | Global Express Guaranteed® Service2 |
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Africa | Nov. 29 |
Nov. 29 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 15 |
Asia / Pacific Rim | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
Australia / New Zealand | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
Canada | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
Caribbean | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
Central & South America | Nov. 29 |
Nov. 29 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 15 |
Europe | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
Mexico | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
Middle East | Dec. 6 |
Dec. 6 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 15 |
1 Actual delivery date may vary and is based on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance time, and other conditions.
2 GXG® Notes: 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, including customs delays. Some restrictions apply.
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
Expand AllAddressed to | USPS Ground Advantage™ Service | First-Class Mail® Service | Priority Mail® Service | Priority Mail Express Military® Service (PMEMS)2 |
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APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs™ 090-092 | Nov. 6 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 15 |
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 | Nov. 6 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 9 |
N/A |
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 | Nov. 6 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 15 |
APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIPs 340 | Nov. 6 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 15 |
APO/FPO/DPO AP ZIPs 962-966 | Nov. 6 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 9 |
Dec. 15 |