When to Mail Christmas Cards
A simple mailing timeline
Early-to-mid November: finalize your list and order cards or stamps. Late November to the first week of December: address and mail. Mid-December: last call for domestic first-class mail to arrive by the holiday.
Set a reminder so you don't miss the window
It's easy to mean to mail cards and let the window slip. MerryList has an optional yearly reminder notification you can turn on once, so it nudges you at the right time every November without any extra setup.
FAQ
What's the latest I can mail a Christmas card?
For it to arrive by December 25th within the US, aim to mail by December 18th for standard first-class mail, earlier if you're sending internationally.
When is the best time to start mailing?
The first week of December is a popular sweet spot: early enough to beat the rush, late enough to still feel timely.