The U.S. Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages, with expected delivery before Dec. 25.
For items sent to addresses in the contiguous United States (lower 48 states):
• USPS ground advantage service: Dec. 18
• First class mail service: Dec. 18
• Priority mail service: Dec. 19
• Priority mail express service: Dec. 21
For items sent to addresses in Alaska and Hawaii:
• USPS ground advantage service: Dec. 16
• First class mail service: Dec. 18
• Priority mail service: Dec. 19
• Priority mail express service: Dec. 20
For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates