Last day to mail a Valentine's Day card
A Valentine's card that lands on the 13th feels early and eager; one that lands on the 15th feels forgotten. Here's the last day to mail so it arrives right on cue.
Mail by — 2027
Monday, February 8, 2027
So it arrives safely before Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Cutting it close? Wednesday, February 10, 2027is the latest we'd risk. That's 217 days from today.
Planning ahead? For 2028, mail by Monday, February 7, 2028 (Valentine's Day is Monday, February 14, 2028).
How we got that date
First-class mail typically takes 3–5 business days, and weekends don't count. We work back 5 business days from Valentine's Day so the card lands a day or two early — early reads as thoughtful, late reads as forgotten. Around the holidays, mail volume runs heavy, so the buffer matters more than usual.
Timing and message tips
Valentine's mail volume spikes in early February — give first-class an extra day or two of cushion versus a normal week.
Aim for arrival on the 12th or 13th, not the 14th itself; a card sitting on the counter that morning beats one that shows up after.
Handwrite the envelope. On a day of printed, mass-mailed cards, a handwritten address gets opened first.
One specific memory ("the diner on 9th, February two years ago") outperforms any pre-printed verse.
Don't rely on remembering the deadline
Set a free reminder and we'll nudge you before the mailing window closes — with time to spare. Want to skip the post office entirely? we'll print, hand-write, stamp and mail it for you so it arrives on time. From $7.99, postage included.