US Postal Service Sets Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service has set shipping deadlines for those using various services through the USPS this holiday season.
Mail-by Dates (Domestic Services)
Dec. 15 – Standard Post — Ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.
Dec. 19 – First Class Mail Service for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces with delivery in 3 business days or less.
Dec. 21 – Priority Mail — Domestic service in 1, 2, or 3 business days based on where your package starts and where it’s being sent, variety of Flat Rate options.
Dec. 23 – Priority Mail Express — Fastest domestic service, guaranteed overnight scheduled delivery to most locations. Some restrictions and exceptions apply. Please note, Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments mailed Dec. 22 through Dec. 25.
Mail-by Dates (International Services)
Customers mailing internationally during the holidays are advised to review the chart below for specific deadlines based on the locations they are mailing to and the service they are using. When mailing and shipping internationally, customers must also follow necessary customs guidelines. Check out the International Shipping page on usps.com for more information.
| International Mail Addressed To | Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG)*** | Priority Mail Express International™ (PMEI) | Priority Mail International® (PMI) | First-Class Package International Service™ (FCPIS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Dec-21 | Dec-8 | Dec-1 | Dec-1 |
| Asia/Pacific Rim | Dec-19 | Dec-15 | Dec-8 | Dec-8 |
| Australia/New Zealand | Dec-19 | Dec-15 | Dec-8 | Dec-8 |
| Canada | Dec-22 | Dec-17 | Dec-11 | Dec-8 |
| Caribbean | Dec-21 | Dec-15 | Dec-11 | Dec-8 |
| Central & South America | Dec-21 | Dec-11 | Dec-1 | Dec-1 |
| Mexico | Dec-22 | Dec-15 | Dec-8 | Dec-8 |
| Europe | Dec-21 | Dec-15 | Dec-11 | Dec-8 |
| Middle East | Dec-19 | Dec-15 | Dec-11 | Dec-8 |
