(WAND) — As the holiday season approaches and online shopping intensifies, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said it is ready to handle the expected package and mail delivery surge.
As of Friday afternoon, USPS accepted 6,173,281,000 mail and packages this holiday season.
"This is our season," said Tim Norman, USPS Strategic Communications for Illinois Districts.
To ensure packages make it under the tree in time for Christmas, USPS reminded customers of the holiday delivery deadlines.
"We are delivering for America," said Norman. "For the employees, this is their season and they take it very seriously."
The recommended holiday shipping and mailing dates for expected delivery in the continental U.S. before Dec. 25 are:
- Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage (5-day shipping)
- Dec. 16: First-Class Mail (5-Day Mailing)
- Dec. 20: First-Class Mail (2-Day); USPS Ground Advantage (2-Day) and Priority Mail Service
- Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express Service (2-Day)
For additional information on recommended shipping and mailing dates, expert tips, and how-to videos please visit the USPS Holiday Newsroom online.
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