USPS deadlines for shipping Christmas 2025 packages

2 hours ago

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – Postal deadline are coming soon to ensure packages and letters arrive before Christmas 2025.

December 16, 2025 was the recommended deadline for any service for international or military packages.

Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25.

Domestic Mail Class/Product	Date (excluding Alaska & Hawaii)
USPS Ground Advantage^® Service	Dec. 17
First-Class Mail^® Service	Dec. 17
Priority Mail^® Service	Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express^® Service²	Dec. 20

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, & U.S. Territories

Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25¹

USPS Ground Advantage^® Service ³	First-Class Mail^® Service	Priority Mail^® Service	Priority Mail Express^® Service ⁴
Dec. 16	Dec. 17	Dec. 18	Dec. 20

You Might Like