How far in advance do I need to place a direct mail postcard order to hit a specific delivery date?

For direct mail postcards sent First Class, plan to place your order at least 10 business days ahead of the date you want them landing in mailboxes; Standard mail needs 2 to 3 weeks.

• The 10 business day cushion covers 4 days of printing, 1 to 4 days of mailing preparation, and First Class transit.
• Business days exclude weekends and holidays, so count accordingly.
• Larger lists, address processing, and postage sorting can add time.
• If your in-home date is firm, give the team the target date up front so they can confirm the schedule.