Politics & Government

U.S. Postal Service Recommended Shipping Dates

Tips include when to send mail to military in Afghanistan and how to get a North Pole cancellation on a letter or card.

The U.S. Postal Service suggests these mail-by dates during this busy holiday season:

Dec.  3     Military mail destined for Afghanistan
Dec. 10    Military mail for other overseas bases and North Pole cancellation
Dec. 15    Parcel Post, the most economical shipping service
Dec. 20    First-Class Mail
Dec. 21    Priority Mail
Dec. 22    Express Mail
 
The USPS can add a "North Pole" postmark at no cost. Address envelopes and cards, attach appropriate postage, and then put them into a larger envelope, box, Priority Mail or Express Mail package. Mail so that package is received in Anchorage by Dec. 10 to North Pole Holiday Cancellation, 4141 Postmark Dr., Anchorage, AK 99530-9998


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