The U.S. Postal Service observes 11 federal holidays each year, meaning post office locations are closed and mail delivery is suspended. These holidays include Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Knowing if today is a postal holiday is crucial for sending and receiving time-sensitive mail and packages.
The Postal Service’s official holidays for 2024 are:
- New Year’s Day: Monday, Jan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 15
- Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 19
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2
- Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14
- Veterans Day: Monday, Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 28
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, Dec. 25
Even if your local post office branch is closed for a holiday, many postal services remain accessible online at USPS.com. You can perform tasks such as ordering stamps, printing shipping labels, ordering various mailing supplies, and scheduling package pickups.
While physical post office locations are closed on federal holidays, you can often purchase stamps at major supermarkets, pharmacies, and office supply stores. These retailers may operate on modified holiday schedules.
FedEx and UPS, major private delivery services, establish their own holiday schedules. They may operate partially or fully on some federal holidays, often prioritizing time-sensitive and critical deliveries.
FedEx generally suspends standard pickup and delivery services on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, reserving operations for urgent shipments. FedEx Office retail locations are typically closed on these two holidays and may have altered hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
UPS also prioritizes critical deliveries on Christmas and New Year’s Day, with potential limitations on regular services for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. UPS Stores might be closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, while operating on a modified schedule for Christmas Eve. It’s always best to consult the official holiday schedules published by FedEx and UPS for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
