Does mail go out on thanksgiving

In the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) typically observes Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This means that mail delivery is suspended on Thanksgiving Day, just like on other federal holidays.

However, the USPS has a special schedule for mail delivery on the day before and the day after Thanksgiving:

• The day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday): Mail delivery is normal, with regular hours of operation.
• Thanksgiving Day (Thursday): No mail delivery. Post offices are closed, and mail processing facilities are not operating.
• The day after Thanksgiving (Friday): Mail delivery is delayed by one day. For example, if you mail a letter on Wednesday, it will be delivered on Friday instead of Thursday.

It's worth noting that some private carriers, such as UPS and FedEx, may have different schedules and delivery options on Thanksgiving Day. It's best to check with your carrier for their specific holiday schedule and delivery policies.

If you need to send mail or packages on Thanksgiving Day, you can consider using a private carrier or a drop-off location that is open on holidays. Additionally, you can also consider sending your mail or packages a day or two earlier to ensure timely delivery.