New Glarus Post Office Announces 2015 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

There may not be snow on the ground, but now is the time to start thinking about holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic, international and military services as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. Customers are encouraged to ship early, whenever possible. “Making sure everyone receives their cards, letters, presents and care packages in time for the holidays is our priority,” said New Glarus Postmaster Ann Marty. “We want to help our customers be ready in time for the holidays.”
To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by December 25, the Postal Service recommends that customers ship their items by the following dates:
<strong>Mail-by Dates (Domestic Services)</strong>
December 15 - Standard Post: Ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.
December 19 - First Class Mail: Service for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces with delivery in three business days or less.
December 21 - Priority Mail: Domestic service in one, two or three business days based on where your package starts and where it’s being sent, variety of Flat Rate options.
December 23 - Priority Mail Express: Fastest domestic service, guaranteed overnight scheduled delivery to most locations. Some restrictions and exceptions apply. Please note, Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments mailed December 22 through December 25.
Complete details on Mailing and Shipping services can be found on usps.com.
<strong>Mail-by Dates (International Services)</strong>
Customers mailing internationally during the holidays are advised to review the following for specific deadlines based on the locations they are mailing to and the service they are using. When mailing and shipping internationally, customers must also follow necessary customs guidelines. Please visit the International Shipping page on usps.com for more information.
Mail addressed to Africa: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 21. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 8. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 1. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 1.
Mail addressed to Asia/Pacific Rim: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 19. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 15. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 8. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
Mail addressed to Australia/New Zealand: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 19. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 15. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 8. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
Mail addressed to Canada: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 22. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 17. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 11. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
Mail addressed to the Caribbean: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 21. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 15. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 11. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
Mail addressed to Central and South America: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 21. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 11. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 1. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 1.
Mail addressed to Mexico: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 22. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 15. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 8. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
Mail addressed to Europe: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 21. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 15. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 11. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
Mail addressed to the Middle East: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG***): December 19. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI): December 15. Priority Mail International (PMI): December 11. First Class Package International Service (FCPIS): December 8.
***GXG Notes: Cutoff date does not take into account time needed for customs clearance. Customer should allocate extra transit day(s) for delivery outside major cities.
<strong>Mail-by Dates (Military)</strong>
The Postal Service is committed to ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents, care packages and cards in time for the holidays. Complete military mailing deadlines to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office and Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide, as well as tips and guidelines can be found at usps.com.
<strong>Shipping Supplies</strong>
As an added convenience, the Postal Service offers a wide variety of shipping supplies in multiple sizes at local Post Offices and online at usps.com. Some supplies, such as Priority Mail products, can also be delivered to the sender free of charge.
Shipping supplies available online and at local Post Offices include:
Priority Mail boxes: complimentary with Priority Mail shipping service.
Priority Mail non-padded envelopes: complimentary with Priority Mail shipping service.
ReadyPost boxes: beginning at $4.29.
ReadyPost bubble mailers: beginning at $1.79.
ReadyPost clear packing tape: $3.29.
Customers may also ship using their own materials. As a reminder, all packages weighing more than 13 ounces and bearing only stamps as postage cannot be deposited in collection boxes or given to letter carriers. These packages must be presented to a Postal Service employee at a retail window counter.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.