NORTH CAROLINA — The Postal Service, Greensboro District announces package pickup available at select Post Offices across the northern half of the state on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Customers who receive PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt before Sunday, can bring the forms to the select Post Offices between the hours of 11 am – 3 pm. ONLY customers with these forms can pick up mail or packages.

The following offices will be open Sunday, December 15 for package pickup only:

On Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21, 40 Post Offices across the northern part of the state will open or extend its hours to help alleviate the holiday rush and provide additional mailing and shipping convenience to customers during what is projected to be a busy shopping season. To access the list of Post Offices and addresses expected to open, go to http://about.usps.com/news/state-releases/nc/2013/nc_2013_1122a.htm.

The extended hours are designed to help alleviate the holiday rush and provide additional mailing and shipping convenience to customers during what is projected to be a busy shopping season. The list of offices with extended hours is below.

For all other holiday-related information, including mailing and shipping deadlines, pricing, packaging tips, ZIP Codes and more, visit www.usps.com.

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