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

For direct mail postcards, plan to place your order at least 10 business days ahead of the date you want them landing in mailboxes.

• The 10 business day cushion covers printing, mailing preparation, and postal 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.