Nicholas & Partners

12/30/2025

Interesting feature on Direct Mail in Printing Impressions.

Direct mail isn't just surviving the digital era, it's outperforming expectations. Here are the key trends shaping direct mail in 2026.

10/08/2024

Prepare for your holiday mailing now. Here are the deadlines from the USPS.

USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates
for 2024 Holiday Season


WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today.

The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25.

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States):

USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18
First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21

2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii:


USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20

For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates.

USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season. The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay — mail and ship today!

For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Office location hours, visit usps.com.