USPS announces recommended mailing and shipping dates for the holiday season

The United States Postal Service announced the best dates to send a package or letter through mail, so those holiday gifts arrive just on time.

The USPS recommends the following dates for each of their services in mainland states:

• USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18
• First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21

The best dates to send your packages in Alaska and Hawaii are:

• USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
• First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20

USPS urges customers to plan ahead to ship early during this holiday season.

For any additional information, go to usps.com .

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