2025 Holiday Deadlines For Domestic, International, and Military Mail

Posted on September 17, 2025 by mailomg in Uncategorized // 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for mail and packages for the 2025 holiday season.

For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates:

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)

USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

2025 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

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Military Mail

Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25¹

Addressed to	USPS Ground Advantage^® Service	First-Class Mail^® Service	Priority Mail^® Service	Priority Mail Express Military^® Service (PMEMS)⁴
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs^™ 090-092	Nov. 4	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093	Nov. 4	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	N/A
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099	Nov. 4	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 340	Nov. 4	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 962-966	Nov. 4	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16

4 PMEMS is available to selected military/diplomatic Post Offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO/DPO address.

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for International Mail

Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25¹

Destination	First-Class Package International Service^®	Priority Mail International^® Service	Priority Mail Express International^® Service
Africa	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Asia/Pacific Rim	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Australia/New Zealand	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Canada	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Caribbean	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Central & South America	Dec. 2	Dec. 2	Dec. 16
Europe	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Mexico	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16
Middle East	Dec. 9	Dec. 9	Dec. 16

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