What are mail holidays
Mail holidays, also known as postal holidays, are days when the United States Postal Service (USPS) does not deliver mail or operate its facilities. These holidays are typically federal holidays, and they are observed by the USPS to give employees a day off to celebrate and relax.
Here are the mail holidays in the United States:
- 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
On these holidays, mail delivery is suspended, and post offices are closed. However, some services may still be available, such as:
- Package delivery: Some package delivery services, like UPS and FedEx, may still operate on mail holidays, but with limited hours or modified schedules.
- Online services: You can still access online services, like tracking packages or purchasing stamps, through the USPS website.
- Limited services: Some post offices may offer limited services, such as purchasing stamps or sending packages, on mail holidays, but these services may be limited and subject to change.
It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or the USPS website to confirm their holiday hours and services before planning your mail-related activities.