USPS Issues 2023 Deadlines For Holiday Shipping, Mailing

It seems the day after Halloween, the frenzy of the holidays begin. Something to keep in mind as you complete your holiday shopping list, if you need to send packages to family across the country, be sure to know your shipping deadlines so they arrive in time!

Experts are reminding consumers to tackle their shopping early this year. The longer you wait, the higher the shipping prices will be.  Not only will there be staffing shortages across the country which will slow the shipping process down, but there is higher demand for services.

Experts recommend paying attention to the holiday deadlines if you want your gifts to arrive on time.

To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has provided a 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines.

Shipping and Mailing Deadlines – All States Excluding Alaska and Hawaii
USPS Ground Advantage — Saturday, December 16
First-Class Mail (including greeting cards) — Saturday, December 16
Priority Mail — Monday, December 18
Priority Mail Express — Wednesday, December 20

Alaska
USPS Ground Advantage — Saturday, December 16
First-Class Mail — Saturday, December 16
Priority Mail — Monday, December 18
Priority Mail Express — Wednesday, December 20

Hawaii
USPS Ground Advantage — Saturday, December 16
First-Class Mail — Saturday, December 16
Priority Mail — Saturday, December 16
Priority Mail Express — Wednesday, December 20

Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) 
USPS Ground Advantage — Monday, November 6
First-Class Mail — Saturday, December 9
Priority Mail — Saturday, December 9
Priority Mail Express Military Service — Friday, December 15
PMEMS not available for APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093

International Mail
USPS provides secure shipping that meets international mail shipping needs to over 180 countries. Shipping deadlines for international mail vary depending on the destination. Visit International Mail and Shipping Services for details.

More tools and tips to help customers prepare for the busy holiday season can be found in the USPS Holiday Newsroom.

Postal Products  
Customers may purchase stamps and other products through the Postal Store. For officially licensed stamp products, customers can conveniently shop the “USPS Officially Licensed Collection” on Amazon.