Postal Service Recommends 2026 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates<\/h1>\n
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
WASHINGTON<\/span>, Sept. 22, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ — Today, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.<\/p>\n \n For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customer to send mail and packages by the following dates:<\/p>\n 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)<\/b><\/p>\n 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories<\/b><\/p>\n For a complete list of suggested dates to send packages to military or international addresses, the Postal Service recommends visiting the USPS holiday shipping<\/i><\/a> page beginning mid-Oct.<\/p>\n During the holiday season, customers should always plan to mail and ship packages early to ensure arrival by Dec. 25.<\/p>\n For tips on mailing and shipping preparation, ordering free shipping supplies, packaging guidelines (including restricted and prohibited item information), and Post Office location hours, visit usps.com<\/i><\/a> or the USPS YouTube channel<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n Information to help customers prepare for the busy holiday season can be found on the USPS Holiday Newsroom at\u00a0usps.com\/holidaynews<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n Please Note:<\/b> The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.<\/p>\n The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.<\/p>\n For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom<\/i><\/a>. Follow us on X<\/i><\/a>, Instagram<\/i><\/a>,<\/i> Pinterest<\/i><\/a>, Threads<\/i><\/a> and LinkedIn<\/i><\/a>. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel<\/i><\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/i><\/a>.<\/i> For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com<\/i><\/a> and facts.usps.com<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n Contact: Kim Frum SOURCE U.S. Postal Service<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Postal Service Recommends 2026 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ — Today, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.<\/p>\n For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customer to send mail and packages by the following dates:![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/mmx.prnewswire.com\/media\/MS1005746\/USPS-Logo.jpg?id=OA2963268\" "\\"\\""){kind=logo}
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