Sure, it may seem like you have all the time in the world now, but the holidays will be here before you know it.
The U.S. Postal Service just announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for Christmas 2025.
When do you need to mail Christmas presents?
For expected delivery before Dec. 25, here are the recommended dates to ship your letters and packages:
2025 USPS Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S.
USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
2025 USPS Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
Visit the USPS holiday shipping page at usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm for a full list of suggested mailing dates for military and international recipients.
For tips on mailing and shipping preparation, ordering free shipping supplies, packaging guidelines (including restricted and prohibited item information) and post office locations and hours, visit usps.com.
Ilana Keller is an award-winning journalist and lifelong New Jersey resident who loves Broadway and really bad puns. Reach out: ikeller@gannettnj.com.
United States Postal Service says when to mail 2025 Christmas presents
