Postal Service deadlines to deliver international mail by Dec. 25
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The Postal Service recommends the following deadlines for international delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25.
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International Mail Addressed To |
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)1 |
Express Mail® International (EMS)2 |
Priority Mail® International (PMI)4 |
First-Class Mail |
| Africa |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 11 |
Dec. 3 |
Dec. 3 |
| Asia/Pacific Rim |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
| Australia/New Zealand |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
| Canada |
Dec. 21 |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
| Caribbean |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
| Central & South America |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 11 |
Dec. 3 |
Dec. 3 |
| Mexico |
Dec. 21 |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
| Europe |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |
| Middle East |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 16 |
Dec. 13 |
Dec. 10 |