Don't Be Late! USPS Holiday 2016 Shipping and Mailing Deadlines

If you're planning to send out Christmas cards and gifts by mail this year, you'll want to note some important cut-offs to make sure your holiday cheer makes it there by Dec. 25.

The United States Postal Service has listed ship-by dates to guarantee on-time delivery. The following information is courtesy of the USPS website.

Domestic Services

• Dec. 15 – USPS Retail Ground Ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.
• Dec. 20 – 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 the package is mailed 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 between Dec. 22 and Dec. 25.

For dates on international and military shipping, check the USPS website.

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