If you want holiday gifts from Texas to arrive on time, ship before these USPS deadlines
The holidays are around the corner and the United States Postal Service has a message for shoppers: plan ahead and ship early.
Recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2024 holiday season were released by the postal office on Tuesday morning.
“The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay -- mail and ship today!” USPS said. “The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25.”
What are the holiday deadlines for shipping packages?
USPS Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 18
First-Class Mail Service: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Service: Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express Service: Dec. 21
2024 holiday intentional shipping date deadlines
USPS Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 16
First-Class Mail Service: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Service: Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express Service: Dec. 20
The recommended shipping dates for items sent overseas or to a military location can be found at https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm.
Visit the USPS website for tips on preparing shipments, like rules for packaging, where to buy shipping supplies, and local Post Office location hours.
For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, how to order shipping supplies, and hours for your local Post Office, visit https://www.usps.com/.
This story was originally published October 8, 2024 at 3:49 PM.
