USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2020
May 4th, 2023
The USPS has announced the 2020 Holiday shipping deadlines to assure package delivery by December 24th.
For international packages, please be aware that some international carriers have experienced intermittent delays due to logistical challenges caused by COVID-19. As always, it is best to send your package as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery. For more information visit the Stamps.com Coronavirus Update Page.
Domestic Holiday Mail-By Deadlines
| Domestic Mail Services | Mail-By Date |
| First-Class Mail | Dec 18 |
| Priority Mail | Dec 19 |
| Priority Mail Express | Dec 23 |
Alaska and Hawaii Holiday Mail-By Deadlines
| Mail Addressed To | First-Class Mail | Priority Mail | Priority Mail Express |
| Alaska | Dec 18 | Dec 19 | Dec 21 |
| Hawaii | Dec 19 | Dec 19 | Dec 21 |
Military Address (APO/FPO/DPO) Holiday Mail-By Deadlines
| Military Mail Addressed To/From | First-Class Mail | Priority Mail | Priority Mail Express |
| AE ZIPs 090-092 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 |
| AE ZIP 093 | Dec 9 | Dec 9 | N/A |
| AE ZIPs 094-098 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 |
| AA ZIP 340 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 |
| AP Zips 962-966 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 |
International Holiday Mail-By Deadlines
| Addressed To | First-Class International | Priority Mail International | Priority Mail Express International |
| Africa | Nov 30 | Nov 30 | Dec 7 |
| Asia/Pacific Rim | Dec 7 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 |
| Australia/New Zealand | Dec 7 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 |
| Canada | Dec 7 | Dec 7 | Dec 16 |
| Caribbean | Dec 7 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 |
| Central & South America | Nov 30 | Nov 30 | Dec 7 |
| Mexico | Dec 7 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 |
| Europe | Dec 7 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 |
| Middle East | Dec 7 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 |
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