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USPS Operation Santa Opens for 113th Year, Inviting Letters and Adopters to Spread Holiday Joy
USPS Operation Santa 2025: The U.S. Postal Service’s 2025 Operation Santa program launches with new family letter options, allowing multiple wishes in one submission. An expanded gift catalog enhances participation, promoting holiday generosity and connecting families in need with caring adopters. Key dates are provided.
Last Updated on October 12, 2025 by Daily News Staff
The U.S. Postal Service launches its beloved holiday program with new family letter option and expanded gift catalog to help more households this season.
A Century-Old Tradition Returns for Another Holiday Season
The U.S. Postal Service has officially opened its 2025 USPS Operation Santa program, marking the 113th year of a cherished tradition that connects children and families in need with generous adopters who help make their holiday wishes come true.
Starting September 15, families across the country can begin writing and submitting letters to Santa Claus through the program. What began over a century ago continues to serve as a bridge between hope and generosity, bringing communities together during the holiday season.
“For more than a century, USPS Operation Santa has brought communities together to make the holidays brighter,” said Sheila Holman, USPS marketing vice president. “Each year, we receive far more letters than we have adopters, and this year we want to change that.”
Expanding Impact with Family Letter Adoptions
This year introduces a significant program enhancement designed to help more people at once. Participants can now adopt family letters, allowing them to fulfill wishes for multiple people within a single household rather than just one individual.
The addition addresses a persistent challenge: the program consistently receives more letters than it has adopters to fulfill them. By enabling adopters to help entire families through one letter, USPS Operation Santa aims to close that gap and bring holiday joy to more households across America.
For families writing letters, this means parents can include wishes for multiple children or household members in a single submission, streamlining the process while potentially increasing their chances of having wishes fulfilled.
Streamlined Fulfillment Through Enhanced Gift Catalog
Building on last year’s introduction of an online gift catalog, the 2025 program features a significantly expanded selection with thousands of items available. The catalog was designed to make the adoption and fulfillment process more convenient for participants who want to help but may not have time for traditional shopping and shipping.
When letter adoption opens on November 17, adopters will be able to browse the expanded catalog, select gifts that match letter writers’ wishes, and ship directly through the platform. This streamlined approach removes logistical barriers that might otherwise prevent people from participating in the program.
The enhanced catalog represents USPS’s commitment to modernizing the program while maintaining its heartfelt mission of connecting generous individuals with families who need support during the holidays.
Important Dates and How to Participate
For Letter Writers:
- Letters can be submitted now through December 6
- All letters must be postmarked by Dec. 6 to be eligible for adoption
- Program guidelines and submission details are available at USPSOperationSanta.com
For Adopters:
- Letter adoption opens November 17
- Participants can browse letters and select individuals or families to help
- Gifts can be purchased and shipped through the expanded online catalog
Complete program guidelines, including detailed instructions for both writing and adopting letters, are available on the official website.
Conclusion
As USPS Operation Santa enters its 113th year, the program continues evolving to serve more families while maintaining the community spirit that has defined it for over a century. The introduction of family letter adoptions and the expanded gift catalog represent thoughtful improvements designed to increase participation on both sides—making it easier for families to ask for help and simpler for generous adopters to provide it.
With thousands of letters expected and the ongoing gap between submissions and adopters, the Postal Service is encouraging anyone interested in spreading holiday cheer to visit USPSOperationSanta.com and consider adopting a letter this season. Whether helping one child or an entire family, participants become part of a tradition that has brightened holidays for generations of Americans.
For more information about USPS Operation Santa, visit USPSOperationSanta.com.
SOURCE U.S. Postal Service
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