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USPS Operation Santa: letters to Santa

U.S. Postal Service · Nationwide

Kids can mail letters to Santa through Dec 5. Families can also adopt a letter and send a gift starting Nov 16.

Key dates

  • Nov
    2
    2026
    Adopter registration opensConfirmed Nov 2, 2026
  • Nov
    16
    2026
    Letter adoption startsConfirmed Nov 16, 2026
  • Dec
    5
    2026
    Last call for kids' lettersConfirmed Dec 5, 2026
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    Last day to adopt a letterConfirmed Dec 12, 2026

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AgesAll ages / see provider
CostFree
PriceFree to write; gifts optional
WhereNationwide

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✅ Verified on Oct 18, 2026 from uspsoperationsanta.com.
Programs change. Confirm on the official page before paying.

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