Holiday shipping deadlines are closing in.

U.S. Postal Service officials tell KNIA/KRLS News in order for gifts sent through the mail to reach their destination in time for Christmas they must be posted in a timely manner. Postal carriers will be working around the clock from now on to ensure that Christmas gifts arrive in time. First-Class Mail can be sent as late as December 20. Priority Mail can arrive in time if sent by December 21 and Priority Express can sent on December 23. The sooner your gift is in the system, the sooner it will be in the hands of a loved one.

DOMESTIC MAIL CLASS/PRODUCT DATE
First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 20
Priority Mail® Service Dec. 21
Priority Mail Express® Service2 Dec. 23
USPS Retail Ground™ Dec. 15
Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship Dec. 19
Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship Dec. 22