Christmas will be here in less than two months and while
some of you may think it is too soon to be thinking about mailing gifts,
shipping deadlines may be closer than you think. This is particularly true for
packages that are shipping internationally and more specifically, the military.
For example, if you wish to mail to the military using
standard post, your deadline is November 7th. The latest you can
ship to a military address so your package will arrive by Christmas is December
17th, but that only applies to certain destinations. You can find a
detailed list of deadlines for military mail here.
Shipping an item internationally but not to the military
will allow you more time. For select parts of the world, and for the right
price, you can ship packages as late as December 22nd. But if you
are looking to save some money and ship for a cheaper price, you need to have
your gifts ready to go by the very start of December. Plus these deadlines from
the USPS do not take into account how long packages may take to get through
customs. Plan accordingly.
If shipping domestically you still have a lot of time.
Standard post can be shipped as late as December 15th for a
Christmas arrival. For most locations across the country you can ship as late
as December 23rd, for the right price. You can get further details here.
You can buy shipping supplies in stores, online, and even at
your local post office. Some boxes may even come complimentary with shipping!
Before you ship make sure you have the correct address. You don’t want to waste
time and money sending something to an incorrect address. Be sure to also
package your items with care, lest they get damaged during transport.
Keep an eye on those shipping deadlines so your packages
make it to your loved ones in time for the holidays!
