Is there mail on public holidays

In most countries, mail delivery is suspended on public holidays, which means that mail and packages will not be delivered on these days. However, the specific rules and exceptions may vary depending on the country, region, or postal service.

Here are some general guidelines:

  1. United States: The United States Postal Service (USPS) does not deliver mail on the following federal holidays:
    • New Year's Day (January 1st)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
    • Presidents' Day (third Monday in February)
    • Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
    • Independence Day (July 4th)
    • Labor Day (first Monday in September)
    • Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
    • Veterans Day (November 11th)
    • Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
    • Christmas Day (December 25th)
  2. Canada: Canada Post, the national postal service, does not deliver mail on the following public holidays:
    • New Year's Day (January 1st)
    • Good Friday (variable date)
    • Easter Monday (variable date)
    • Victoria Day (third Monday in May)
    • Canada Day (July 1st)
    • Civic Holiday (first Monday in August)
    • Labour Day (first Monday in September)
    • Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October)
    • Remembrance Day (November 11th)
    • Christmas Day (December 25th)
  3. United Kingdom: Royal Mail, the national postal service, does not deliver mail on the following public holidays:
    • New Year's Day (January 1st)
    • Good Friday (variable date)
    • Easter Monday (variable date)
    • Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)
    • Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
    • Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August)
    • Christmas Day (December 25th)
    • Boxing Day (December 26th)
  4. Australia: Australia Post, the national postal service, does not deliver mail on the following public holidays:
    • New Year's Day (January 1st)
    • Australia Day (January 26th)
    • Good Friday (variable date)
    • Easter Monday (variable date)
    • Anzac Day (April 25th)
    • Queen's Birthday (variable date)
    • Labour Day (first Monday in October)
    • Christmas Day (December 25th)
    • Boxing Day (December 26th)

Please note that these are general guidelines and may not apply to all areas or postal services. It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or postal service for specific information on mail delivery on public holidays.