USPS Operation Santa
This year’s program has ended, but we hope you’ll join us next holiday season!
Make Someone’s Holiday
Help make holiday wishes come true by adopting a letter and finding the ideal gift to send through our convenient online catalog or on your own.
- STEP 1
Read
Read Past LettersLook through letters sent by hopeful people across the U.S. and adopt ones you love.
- STEP 2
- STEP 3
Ship
View GuidelinesShip your gift right away through Santa’s Gift Shoppe or from a participating Post Office™ location.
Key Program Dates
Program dates for 2026 are to be determined. Sign up to receive updates as the holiday season approaches.
Find the Letter That Speaks to You
Letters come from hopeful children and families. Answer one (or many) to make a difference. No matter how big the wish, do what’s doable for you.
Choose How You Want to Shop & Ship Gifts
Find the perfect gift through our online catalog Santa’s Gift Shoppe, or shop on your own. Remember it’s all anonymous — it’s from Santa, after all.
Make Your Giving Go Farther
Looking for ways to increase your impact? Consider adopting a family to give gifts to multiple people within a single household or creating a team to adopt letters as a group.
See What We’re Up To
Generous people from all across the country help make the USPS Operation Santa program a success. See the joy that was shared this year.
Santa Needs You
Want to help deliver cheer next holiday season? Sign up to be the first to know when the 2026 program opens.