Has mail delivery stopped on saturdays
In the United States, the answer is a bit complicated.
In 2013, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it would end Saturday delivery of mail, except for packages and priority mail. This change was made to help the USPS reduce costs and improve efficiency.
However, the USPS did not completely stop delivering mail on Saturdays. Instead, it reduced the scope of its Saturday delivery services. Here's what changed:
- First-Class Mail: The USPS stopped delivering first-class mail, such as letters and bills, on Saturdays.
- Priority Mail: The USPS continued to deliver Priority Mail, which includes packages and expedited mail, on Saturdays.
- Package Delivery: The USPS continued to deliver packages, including those from online retailers, on Saturdays.
In 2020, the USPS announced that it would restore some Saturday delivery services, including:
- Retail Hours: Many post offices will now be open on Saturdays, offering retail services like buying stamps and sending packages.
- Package Delivery: The USPS will continue to deliver packages on Saturdays, including those from online retailers.
So, to summarize:
- First-class mail (letters and bills) is no longer delivered on Saturdays.
- Priority Mail and packages are still delivered on Saturdays.
- Some post offices are now open on Saturdays, offering retail services.
Keep in mind that these changes may vary depending on your location and the specific services offered by your local post office.