In case you missed it! USPS Zoom Link to the GMAPCC Industry Insights June 2025 Event Passcode: 1&Ef%en! Event Downloadable Files Featured Speaker: Joe Cullen, VP of Operations & Technology with United Mailing Services. Joe has been with UMS for over 30 years, helping his company and customers navigate Streamlined Mailing/Seamless Acceptance/Full Service and the many changes this industry has seen over the last few decades. Topics to be covered include:
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USPS Recommends 2025 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates
This week, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for mail and packages for the 2025 holiday season.
For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates:
(NOTE: Temporary surcharges kick in on Oct. 5. Click here for details.)
2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
For a complete list of suggested dates for customers sending packages to military or international addresses, the Postal Service recommends visiting the USPS holiday shipping page.
NO HOLIDAY SURCHARGES
Great news for everyone as the USPS announces it is more than ready for the peak shipping season ahead!
The Postal Service has announced it will not have a peak, or demand, surcharge this holiday season, offering increased predictability in pricing for customers. As always, the Postal Service offers simple, upfront pricing year-round with no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery, no fuel surcharges and no volume minimums. The Postal Service continues to be the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.
2023 USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines
Within the Lower 48 (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
Alaska
Hawaii
Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)
* PMEMS not available for APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093
Click here for additional information around USPS Ground Advantage, Postal Products and International Mail.
Save the Date!!!
The National Postal Forum is coming to Indianapolis June 2 - 5, 2024
The NPF is the premier Mailing and Shipping Conference where USPS innovation and Industry expertise meet. NPF 2024 is sure to be the best ever so don't miss out. Early registration begins in November 2023. Visit npf.org for complete details!
The Greater Madison Area Postal Customer Council is excited to announce that we will be holding our annual PCC Day event on Thursday, September 21st!
Mark your calendars and get ready for what is sure to be a great day of networking and information sharing with your colleagues in the mailing, shipping, and printing industries! Our schedule is nearly finalized with informative presentations coming from industry experts as well as USPS leadership from both the local and national level. This is the most important GMAPCC event of the year and you will not want to miss it. GMAPCC membership is continuing to grow and you can help by inviting your business friends and co-workers to come to PCC Day!
The beautiful American Family Insurance Headquarters in Madison is once again our host for our PCC Day gathering. There will be refreshments provided throughout the day and a midday lunch. The price for this year's event is $40. A complete agenda and speaker list will be posted soon!
The PCC is a postal-sponsored organization. The mission of the PCC Program is to: