USPS prepares for the busiest week of 2025
TENNESSEE – Next week is the last week to get holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. Customer traffic at all Post Office locations has been steadily increasing since Dec. 1, and this week is expected to be the busiest of the year.
USPS Holiday Service Schedule
Post Office locations nationwide will be closed Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) and New Year’s Day (Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026).
All Post Office locations will be open, and regular mail delivery will resume, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, and Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Services and hours of operation may vary by location. Always check with your local Post Office for specific hours. For more details, visit usps.com/holidayhours.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates:
2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
- Dec. 17 — USPS Ground Advantage service
- Dec. 17 — First-Class Mail
- Dec. 18 — Priority Mail
- Dec. 20 — Priority Mail Express
2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
- Dec. 16 — USPS Ground Advantage service
- Dec. 17 — First-Class Mail
- Dec. 18 — Priority Mail
- Dec. 20 — Priority Mail Express
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