Weekend mail delivery
The good old days of weekend mail delivery!
In the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) used to deliver mail on Saturdays, but in 2013, the USPS announced that it would be ending Saturday delivery for most mail, except for packages and priority mail.
The decision was made to reduce costs and adjust to the changing way people communicate and receive mail. With the rise of email, online bill pay, and digital communication, the volume of mail being sent and received had decreased significantly.
However, some areas still receive mail delivery on Saturdays, including:
- Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express: These services continue to be delivered on Saturdays.
- Package delivery: Many packages, including those from online retailers, are still delivered on Saturdays.
- Some rural areas: In some rural areas, mail delivery may still be available on Saturdays, especially if there is no other mail delivery option available.
- Some special services: Certain services, such as mail forwarding and mail hold, may still be available on Saturdays.
It's worth noting that while Saturday mail delivery is no longer the norm, many post offices are still open on Saturdays for customers to pick up packages and mail.
If you're looking for a specific type of mail delivery on a Saturday, you can check with your local post office to see if they offer it.