With Christmas just around the corner, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is preparing for its busiest week of the year, where millions of gifts and greeting cards will flood their facilities. As foot traffic at post offices has been steadily increasing since December 1, postal leaders are advising customers to send their packages early to ensure they arrive in time for the big day.
USPS suggests mailing deadlines range from December 17 for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail to December 20 for Priority Mail Express. These deadlines are especially crucial for residents in the lower 48 states, as earlier deadlines are recommended for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
In light of the holiday rush, USPS is not only ramping up operations but also holding job fairs nationwide, including a key event in Sacramento seeking to fill various positions. Last holiday season, USPS set the bar high by delivering 45% more packages than competitors and processing an astonishing 350 million pieces of mail per day. As the pressure mounts, can USPS sustain this holiday delivery surge? Only time will tell, but if your holiday cards still need sending, now’s the time to act!
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