Dec. 1, 2022
Central Valley mail carriers keep up the pace ahead of the holiday season
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Postal Service is keeping up the pace as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season gains momentum. To ensure customers get their holiday packages on time our letter carriers will be delivering as early as 6 am in many major metro locations across the country. So, if you hear sounds of an early morning package delivery, please know it’s our way of helping Santa get an early start.
This month our carriers will be out delivering in the early mornings in many communities throughout the central valley area. To help keep your letter carrier safe, we ask you to keep your porch light on, especially if you notice mail has not yet been delivered.
We have prepared all year to deliver certainty and continuity this holiday, and that means starting early in the morning.
Tips for a successful holiday mailing and shipping season:
2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to domestic addresses and Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses*:
Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines, and tips to keep mail safe can be found on the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom at usps.com/holidaynews.
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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