The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced Christmas mail delivery deadlines, as it gears up for next week—the week beginning December 15—which is expected to be the “busiest of the year.”

Why It Matters

Individuals across the United States who are planning to send gifts or cards to family and friends should pay close attention to the recommended mailing deadlines to ensure their items arrive before Christmas.

What To Know

The USPS is advising customers to send their packages and cards before the following dates if they want them to be delivered by Thursday, December 25:

For those shipping to any of the 48 adjoining states on the mainland U.S.

Wednesday, December 17, for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail

Thursday, December 18, for Priority Mail

Friday, December 20, f

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