Can send packages, letters via Express Mail at later dates
DENVER -- The United States Postal Service reminds customers that the regular deadline is Thursday, Dec. 11, to send holiday cards, letters and packages to most international countries/destinations including Mexico, Canada, Europe and to Asia/the Pacific Rim.
The Dec. 11 deadline also applies to mailing to most U.S. military overseas APO/FPO locations except for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the deadline was Dec. 4.
However, the U.S. Postal Service will still work with U.S. military postal personnel to still try and ensure delivery to the troops there by Christmas if customers missed the Dec. 4 deadline. Customers can still mail to most overseas military and to international countries after Dec. 11 using Express Mail.
As for U.S. deadlines by regular mail, send holiday cards and packages to out-of-state destinations by Sat., Dec. 20. Mail in-state by Mon., Dec. 22. Express Mail is available for mailing to major U.S. cities until Dec. 23.
More information on holiday mailing can be found at usps.com, by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or by visiting your local Post Office.
International Addressing Tips
- Print the complete name of the addressee on the first line.
- Print the street address or PO Box address on the second line.
- Print the city or town name, province or state name on the next line after the street address.
- Put foreign postal code, if known, in front of the city or town name and on the same line.
- Write the name of the foreign country in capital letters on the last line of the address.
- Print your complete return address in the upper left corner of the mail piece or package.
Universal Packaging/Shipping Tips
- Select a box strong enough to protect the contents which has no writing on the outside.
- Cushion contents with newspaper or padding. Pack tightly to avoid shifting.
- Package food items in leak-proof containers. Remove batteries from toys/appliances.
- Use pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced packing tape.
- Do not use wrapping paper, string, masking tape, or cellophane tape outside the package.
- Print both the delivery and return addresses on one side only of the package. Include a piece of paper noting the addressee and your return address inside the package.
Information provided by the U.S. Postal Service.
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