How long does it take for a package to arrive from Tennessee?
It varies depending on the class of mail. Express is one day, Priority is 2 days, First Class letter 2–3 days, First Class parcels about 2–3 days, and parcel post and media about a week to 10 days, normally.
Does Saturday count as a mail day?
Yes. However, many places don’t accept delivery on Saturday. In that case, Saturday doesn’t count. USPS delivers on Saturday if the business is open.
Is Saturday a business day for USPS Priority mail?
While Priority Mail® packages are delivered on Saturdays, the USPS does not provide a guarantee on these shipments….Priority Mail®
| Delivery Time | 1-3 days |
|---|---|
| Service Days | Monday-Saturday, typically from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (but can run later depending on volume of deliveries) |
Is Priority Mail guaranteed to arrive in 2 days?
Keep in mind that Priority Mail is not a guaranteed date-specific delivery service. Since most Priority Mail packages are delivered within 2 days, the USPS has added estimated delivery dates on the shipping label to help communication between the shipper and the package recipient.
Is Priority Mail 2 day the same as Express?
The main differences between the two are delivery times and dates. Priority Mail Express gets your letters and packages there faster and can deliver seven days a week, but you’ll pay extra for those services. The other important difference is that Priority Mail Express is a guaranteed service.
Why does Priority Mail 2 day take 3 days?
It is this average history time-frame that dictates whether you see 1, 2 or 3 days printed on the label. You likely see 3-day on packages going to HI or AK, as well as locations farther away from you or being delivered to very rural addresses. Shipments within the same state (generally) will show as quick as 1-day.
What does Priority Mail 2 Day mean?
It means on average the delivery time from the originating zip code to the destination zip code is two days. It is NOT a guaranteed mail class, so it could take longer. Theoretically if it followed the average and it was shipped Monday, it would arrive Wednesday.