USPS Operation Santa: Free Gifts or Become a Secret Santa
- Status
- Active
- Published
- 2026-09-29
- Expires
- 2026-12-06
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The USPS Operation Santa Secret Santa initiative lets families mail letters to Santa starting Sep 14 for a chance to have holiday wishes fulfilled by generous donors. Letters must be postmarked by Dec 5. Those who want to step up as a Secret Santa can register starting Nov 2 and adopt letters online from Nov 16 through Dec 12. How to Get This Deal: For Letter Writers: Write and mail your letter to Santa following program guidelines between Sep 14 and Dec 5. For Secret Santas (Adopters): Create and verify your account starting Nov 2 to get ready for letter adoption. Browse and adopt children's wish lists online starting Nov 16. Shop for gifts and ship packages anonymously from a participating Post Office or directly through Santa's Gift Shoppe by Dec 12.