USPS announces mailing dates for 2025 holiday season

By Linn’s Staff

In a Sept. 17 press release, the United States Postal Service announced its recommended mailing dates for the 2025 holiday season.

For items mailed to addresses in the contiguous United States, the following dates apply: Dec. 17 for USPS Ground Advantage and first-class mail, Dec. 18 for Priority Mail and Dec. 20 for Priority Mail Express.

For items sent to addresses in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. territories, the following dates apply: Dec. 16 for USPS Ground Advantage, Dec. 17 for first-class mail, Dec. 18 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 2025 holiday mailing dates at www.usps.com/holidayshippingdates.

“During the holiday season, customers should always plan to mail and ship packages early to ensure arrival by Dec. 25,” the Postal Service said.

Additional information to help prepare for the holiday mailing season can be found on the Postal Service’s Holiday Newsroom website at https://about.usps.com/holidaynews.

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