USPS Operation Santa 2025 Opens for Letters and Adoptions

Since 1912, the United States Postal Service has allowed caring elves to send gifts directly to children in need. Keep reading to learn how to submit a letter to Santa and his elves.

What Is USPS Operation Santa

The USPS Operation Santa anonymously connects those in need with those who have the giving spirit and the means to help. Many times, the letters are written by children or a member of their family, to ask for the most basic of needs.

Letters are currently being accepted, and the 2025 adoption window will open beginning November 17th for those who wish to give gifts. Personal information is kept private, and adopters do not have access to any information like the address, school, etc, of the letter writer.

How to Submit Your Letter to Santa

If you are a child or the family of a child who might benefit from a little Elf magic, you can mail your letters to Santa at the address below, but before you mail your letter, there are some important things to know.

Important Deadlines and Letter Requirements

First, your letters must be postmarked by December 06, 2025, to be eligible. They also must include your full name and return address, including apartment number if you have one, in the upper left corner of the envelope, and a First-Class postage stamp in the upper right-hand corner.

Mail your letters to:

Santa
123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888

Tips for Writing a Letter to Santa

The USPS offers some additional tips for good letter writing:

• Be sure your letter is written legibly
• Include your full name and mailing address in the letter, in addition to placing it om the outside of the envelope.
• Prioritize your list - put the most wanted gifts at the top of the list.
• Be as specific as possible when putting your requested gifts on the list.

Find more useful tips to write your letter to Santa by visiting uspsoperationsanta.com.