How to Write a Letter to Santa and Where to Send It | USPSSkip to main contentRead LettersWrite LettersHow It WorksOverviewHow to Adopt a LetterHow to Ship GiftsFAQsCommunityStay UpdatedRead LettersWrite LettersHow It WorksOverviewHow to Adopt a LetterHow to Ship GiftsFAQsCommunitySign up to receive program updates as the next holiday season approaches.Stay UpdatedWriting to SantaSanta will begin accepting this season’s letters on September 15. You’ll find instructions below on how to send a letter.Share Your DetailsInclude first name, last name, full return address, and your holiday wishesSend It to SantaPut Santa’s address and postage stamp on the envelopeBe on TimeMake sure you postmark it after September 15 and before December 6How To Write a LetterSome must-do’s to remember when crafting your letter to Santa.Write Santa’s mailing address on the envelopeSanta 123 Elf Road North Pole, 88888Include your full name and return address along with your apartment number in the upper left cornerAttach a First-Class™ stamp in the upper right cornerMake Your Letter Even BetterSanta has a lot of letters to read, so here’s how you can make his job easier:Write legiblyInclude your full name and address in the letterList the gifts you want in order of preferenceBe specific about the gifts you’re asking forDon’t ask for gifts that might be too expensiveResources and TipsDownload and print one of our templates in case you need a little help.Instructions + All Templates en esDear Santa Letter en esTree Letter en esHo Ho Ho Letter en esWinter Bear Letter en esHelpful TipsP.S. Here are some things to remember:For a family: Families that send their letters together have a better chance of being posted together! Group all your family’s letters in one envelope and include additional stamps depending on the weight.For an organization or classroom: Send each letter individually in its own standard letter-size envelope. Each letter should have a First-Class stamp and a return address that shows where the child will be staying during the holiday, so Santa knows where to send gifts. Don’t include any 3D art.You don’t need to create a USPS Operation Santa account to submit a letter. Only letter adopters need to create an account. Have More Questions About Writing?Get AnswersPromote the ProgramAboutSpread the Cheer!#USPSOperationSantaPlease note that all letters addressed to Santa and mailed via the United States Postal Service®, as well as any correspondence related to the USPS Operation Santa® program, may be published without personal identifying information on USPSOperationSanta.com and used for postal purposes related to USPS Operation Santa.QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved., Tis the Season and it's time to get your letter to Santa ready. Find some tips on how to write your letter and send it out to the North Pole., Hey kids (and grown ups), it’s time to write your letter to Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves, and even the reindeer at the North Pole! They’re all waiting to hear from you! You can use the letter builder to the right to send your Christmas letter to the jolly old elf himself, just in time for Christmas! SEASONAL DATES TO KNOW..