BELLINGHAM, Wash. – You will want to get those holiday packages in the mail this week to ensure their arrival by Christmas.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing packages destined for members of the military or diplomatic corps by this Friday, December 16th.
This Saturday, December 17th, is the target date for First Class mail or packages.
Next Monday, December 19th, is the deadline for Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express packages can be sent through December 23rd and still make it on time.
Deadlines tighten for packages sent to Alaska or Hawaii.