Busiest Mailing Days

Each year, the busiest mailing and delivery days for the U.S. Postal Service changes based on the date of Christmas. This year, the busiest mailing date is expected to be December 18 while the busiest delivery day is expected to be December 20. On December 18, the U.S.P.S. anticipates processing twice as much mail as a typical mailing day. Facts like this and more are available from the U.S. Census Bureau's Facts for Features for the holiday season in the U.S.