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The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25.

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): •USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18

•First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18

•Priority Mail service: Dec. 19

•Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii:

•USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16

•First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18

•Priority Mail service: Dec. 19

•Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20 For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates.

USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season. The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay — mail and ship today!

For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Office location hours, visit usps.com.