Shipping Deadlines and Holiday Stamps
Getting to the post office during the holiday rush can be a challenge, but Mail & Package Services make it easy to take care of your shipping needs right here on campus. Just stop by Mail Services in Lower Prospector or Union Station in the Popp Martin Student Union. You can even purchase boxes, envelopes, and other shipping materials right from us!
To ensure shipped packages get to your friends and loved ones on time, check the mailing deadlines provided by the United States Postal Service below.
2023 USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines
Continental US and Alaska:
- Dec. 16 – USPS Ground Advantage
- Dec. 16 – First-Class Mail (including greeting cards)
- Dec. 16 – Priority Mail
- Dec. 20 – Priority Mail Express
Hawaii (to/from mainland):
- Dec. 16 – USPS Ground Advantage
- Dec. 16 – First-Class Mail
- Dec. 16 – Priority Mail
- Dec. 20 – Priority Mail Express
Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Diplomatic Post Office (DPO):
- Nov. 6 – USPS Ground Advantage
- Dec. 9 – First-Class Mail
- Dec. 9 – Priority Mail
- Dec. 15* – Priority Mail Express Military Service
*PMEMS not available for APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093
USPS has announced they will not implement additional surcharges this holiday season. Find more holiday shipping information on the USPS site.
Holiday Stamps
Send out holiday greeting cards, letters and more with festive holiday stamps available at Mail & Package Services. We have beautiful designs for the holidays as well as general winter-themed options.
Domestic First Class mail stamps are $0.66 each.
International First Class mail stamps are $1.50 each.
