Seasonal & Holidays
CT Residents Take Note: Postal Service Posts Holiday Package Timeline
Holiday package deadlines were posted by the USPS this week.
CONNECTICUT — Connecticut residents take note: The U.S. Postal Service this week announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages.
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):
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- 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, the USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates.
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"The USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season," Post Office officials said. "The earlier you send, the better. Don’t delay — mail and ship today."
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