With the holiday season underway, the U.S. Postal Service is reminding Region residents of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and areas around mailboxes clear from snow and ice so letter carriers can provide safe and timely mail delivery. And customers receiving curbside delivery are also asked to ensure clear access to their mailboxes for letter carriers who deliver from the street. The USPS says Postal employees make every reasonable effort to deliver mail in many difficult weather conditions. For holiday related information – including how to order free Postal Service shipping supplies – visit usps.com/holidaynews .
The USPS is announcing shipping deadlines to ensure gifts arrive by Christmas Day 2025. USPS Ground Advantage Service or First-Class Mail Service customers have until December 17th for packages sent from the contiguous United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii while Priority Mail Service users have until December 18th and Priority Mail Express Service customers have until December 20th. According to the USPS, the deadline for USPS Ground Advantage Service for shipments from Alaska and Hawaii is December 16rh and international shipping deadlines vary. The USPS is also emphasizing the importance of sending packages early to avoid delays.
Local hours at all post offices are available at USPS.com .
