Today is the Last Day for USPS Retail Ground Deliveries to Arrive by December 25th

By: CBS58 Staff

Posted: Dec 15, 2016 5:57 PM CDT

Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching and today, December 15th, is the last chance to ship via USPS Retail Ground for a Christmas arrival.

According to the Milwaukee Post Office Postal News, the 2016 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic destinations are as following:

If you plan to use ground service, December 15th is the last day for USPS Retail Ground.

December 20th is the last day to send First-Class Mail that is "standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces with delivery in 3 business days or less."

According to where the package is being mailed and where it is being sent, Priority Mail should arrive between 1-3 business days. The mail-by date is December 21st.

The fastest domestic service, Priority Mail Express, which guarantees overnight scheduled delivery to most locations, has a deadline of December 23rd.

For more information on shipping deadlines, visit the USPS website here.