U.S. Postal Service announces mailing dates for 2024 holiday season

By Linn’s Staff

In an Oct. 8 press release, the United States Postal Service announced its recommended mailing dates for the 2024 holiday season.

The mailing dates are recommended for expected delivery before Dec. 25, according to the United States Postal Service.

For items mailed to addresses in the contiguous United States, the following dates apply: Dec. 18 for USPS Ground Advantage and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for Priority Mail and Dec. 21 for Priority Mail Express.

For items sent to addresses in Alaska and Hawaii, the following dates apply: Dec. 16 for USPS Ground Advantage, Dec. 18 for first-class mail, Dec. 19 for Priority Mail and Dec. 20 for Priority Mail Express.

Customers sending packages to international or military addresses should check the complete list of recommended 2024 holiday mailing dates on the on the USPS website website.

Customers are urged to “plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season,” the Postal Service said. “The earlier you send, the better.”

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