The 2021 Holiday Cut-off Dates for USPS
Festival season is around the corner, and it is crucial for you to find the holiday shipping cut-off dates of your preferred couriers to optimize your shipping workflow and easily handle an increased volume of orders.
USPS has published its 2021 holiday cut-off dates to help retailers deliver orders into their customer’s hands in time during the holidays. So, mark your calendar with these cut-off dates below to ensure timely delivery of the customer packages.
2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
Domestic Mail Class/Product | Date (Excluding Alaska & Hawaii) |
USPS Retail Ground Service | Dec 15 |
First-Class Mail Service | Dec 17 |
Priority Mail Service | Dec 18 |
Priority Mail Express Service | Dec 23 |
2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska & Hawaii
Location | First-Class Mail Service | Priority Mail Service | Priority Mail Express Service | USPS Retail Ground Service |
Alaska | Dec 18 | Dec 18 | Dec 21 | Dec 2 |
Hawaii | Dec 17 | Dec 17 | Dec 21 | N/A |
2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for International Mail
Destination | First-Class Package International | Priority Mail International Service | Priority Mail Express International | Global Express Guaranteed Service |
Africa | Nov 29 | Nov 29 | Dec 6 | Dec 20 |
Asia/Pacific Rim | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 |
Australia/New Zealand | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 |
Canada | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 22 |
Caribbean | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 21 |
Central & South America | Nov 29 | Nov 29 | Dec 6 | Dec 20 |
Europe | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 21 |
Mexico | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 22 |
Middle East | Dec 6 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 |
2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for Military Mail
Addressed to | USPS Retail Ground Service | First-Class Mail Service | Priority Mail Service | Priority Mail Express Military Service |
APO/FPO/DPO/ AE ZIPs 090-092 | Nov 6 | Dec 9 | Dec 9 | Dec 16 |
APO/FPO/DPO/ AE ZIPs 093 | Nov 6 | Dec 9 | Dec 9 | N/A |
APO/FPO/DPO/ AE ZIPs 094-099 | Nov 6 | Dec 9 | Dec 9 | Dec 16 |
APO/FPO/DPO/ AE ZIPs 340 | Nov 6 | Dec 9 | Dec 9 | Dec 16 |
APO/FPO/DPO/ AE ZIPs 962-966 | Nov 6 | Dec 9 | Dec 9 | Dec 16 |
It is crucial to have a clear understanding of your normal order fulfillment time and keep a healthy buffer at hand in order to meet the delivery promises for your customers. Additionally, set appropriate delivery expectations for your customers as soon as possible as late deliveries can really upset them, especially during the festive season.
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