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USPS Operation Santa

Read letters to Santa and help make a holiday wish come true. Sign up now so you’re ready when letter adoption begins on November 18!

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Make Someone’s Holiday

Help make holiday wishes come true by adopting a letter and finding the ideal gift to send through our new online catalog or on your own.

  • Read

    Look through letters sent by hopeful people across the U.S. and adopt ones you love.

  • New For 2024

    Shop

    There are now two ways to find the perfect gift — through Santa’s Gift Shoppe or on your own.

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  • Ship

    Ship your gift right away through Santa’s Gift Shoppe or from a participating Post Office™ location by December 16.

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The deadline to ship your gifts is December 16, but sending as early as possible lets families know their needs have been met.

Key 2024 Dates

Sep16

Holiday Season Begins

The mailroom starts accepting letters to Santa

Nov4

Registration Opens for Adopters

Create and verify your account to be ready for letter adoption

Nov18

Adoption Starts

Read the latest letters, find a favorite to fulfill, and try to send your gift as early as possible

Dec9

Last Call for Writers

Send your letters to Santa, following these helpful tips how-to’s

Dec16

Last Day to Ship

Last day to adopt a letter, and the latest you can ship your gift ship your gift to ensure holiday delivery

Santa Needs You

Ready to get involved with the USPS Operation Santa program? Check back on November 18 when letter adoption opens.