If you’re shipping holiday cards and gifts for Hanukkah (Dec. 7–Dec. 15), Christmas (Dec. 25), Kwanzaa (Dec. 26–Jan. 1), or other holiday traditions, find the USPS® recommended domestic, international, and military deadlines in these tables.
2023 Holiday Mailing Dates for First-Class Mail®
Recommended mailing deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| Service | 5-Day Mailing | 4-Day Mailing | 3-Day Mailing | 2-Day Mailing | 1-Day Mailing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail2(Domestic) | Dec. 16 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 20 | - |
1 Actual delivery date may vary and is based on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance time, and other conditions.
2 Last scheduled delivery day is Saturday, Dec. 23.
2023 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| Service | 5-Day Shipping | 4-Day Shipping | 3-Day Shipping | 2-Day Shipping | 1-Day Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage™2 | Dec. 16 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 20 | - |
| Priority Mail®2 | - | - | Dec. 20 | Dec. 21 | - |
| Priority Mail Express®3,4 | - | - | - | Dec. 20 | Dec. 21 |
2023 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska & Hawaii
Recommended shipping deadlines for expected delivery before Dec. 25.1
| USPS Ground Advantage™ Service2 | Priority Mail® Service | Priority Mail Express® Service3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Dec. 16 | Dec. 20 | Dec. 20 |
| Hawaii | Dec. 16 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 20 |
1 Actual delivery date may vary and is based on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance time, and other conditions.
2 For packages under 1 pound.
3 As of Aug. 1, 2023, USPS will no longer process refund requests for guaranteed service on these items. Refund requests for loss will still be processed.
- Get more details here.
- Check recommended shipping dates and make a plan.
- Get free shipping supplies online or at your local Post Office™—see holiday hours.
- Print shipping labels.
- Even Schedule a free package pickup (the letter carriers visit your home 6 times a week!)
For more information visit USPS.com
