Quick answer: Mail birthday cards 3-5 days before the date so they arrive on time; hand-deliver the day of. A card that arrives early is fine - one that arrives late deserves a note explaining it's for next year.
when to send birthday cards sounds like a small question until you are holding the pen. Here is the practical answer, with examples you can copy.
Timing Rules of Thumb
- Mail 3-5 days before the date for on-time arrival
- Hand-deliver on the day for the best reaction
- Late? Send anyway with a line about celebrating all month
- For milestone birthdays, order keepsake cards 2+ weeks ahead
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