How do I get a letter from Santa?
November 23 to December 1USPS will postmark a letter from Santa at North Pole, Alaska, if it reaches Anchorage in time, so mail it between November 23 and December 1, 2026. Put the letter in an envelope addressed to the child, with a Forever stamp and Santa Claus, North Pole, as the return address. Send that inside a Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope or box to North Pole Postmark, Postmaster, 4141 Postmark Dr, Anchorage, AK 99530-9998.
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How many reindeer does Santa have? - Does USPS write the letter?
- No. It adds the postmark, so the letter needs to be written and sealed before it goes to Anchorage.
- What if I miss December 1?
- USPS recommends using Priority Mail Express for the trip to Anchorage.
- Does a letter to Operation Santa get an answer?
- USPS says there is no guarantee of a response, so use the postmark if a reply has to arrive.
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Last checked Monday, November 9, from USPS.
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