The U.S. Postal Service observes 11 official holidays annually, including Columbus Day (observed in some cities and states as Indigenous Peoples’ Day). Post offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, and the Postal Service will not deliver regular mail or packages on that date.
Here are the Postal Service holidays for 2024:
- New Year’s Day: Monday, Jan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 15
- Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 19
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2
- Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14
- Veterans Day: Monday, Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 28
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, Dec. 25
Even when brick-and-mortar facilities are closed, some post office services are available online 24/7, including on holidays. With a USPS.com account, you can order stamps, print shipping labels, order boxes and other mail supplies, and request package pickups.
Stamps are also sold at most major supermarkets, pharmacies and office supply stores, which are open on some federal holidays.
FedEx and UPS holidays
Other major delivery companies set their own schedules and operate partially or in full on some federal holidays. MostFedExand UPSservices operate normally on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (although some deliveries may be affected by the Postal Service holiday). FedEx Office and UPS Store retail locations will be open.
FAQs
Here are the Postal Service holidays for 2024:
- New Year's Day: Monday, Jan. 1.
- Martin Luther King Jr. ...
- Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 19.
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27.
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19.
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4.
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2.
- Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14.
What holidays does the USPS not work? ›
Holidays "Widely Observed" include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays "Not Widely Observed" are Presidents' Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day.
Is the USPS closed on Juneteenth, 2024? ›
Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
USPS post offices will be closed in observance of this historic holiday, there will also be no mail delivery or P.O. box services. If you have any package deliveries around Juneteenth, consider scheduling them to arrive before the weekend to avoid any delays.
What are the changes for the USPS in 2024? ›
On April 9, 2024, the United States Postal Service® filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of Mailing Services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. Those rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail® Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents.
Is there mail on President's day 2024? ›
Is there mail delivery on Presidents Day 2024? Like all other federal holidays, the USPS will be closed on Presidents Day. That means branches won't be open and the mail won't run on Monday, Feb. 19.
Is there mail delivery on Jan 15, 2024? ›
Day holiday, Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, January 15, 2024. There will be no residential or business deliveries. Although there will be no regular mail service, Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year and will be delivered on January 15th.
What holidays are recognized by the USPS? ›
US Post Office Holidays, 2022
- New Year's Day. DAY : Friday. DATE : ...
- Martin Luther King Jr.' s Birthday. DAY : Monday. ...
- Presidents Day. DAY : Monday. DATE : ...
- Memorial Day. DAY : Monday. DATE : ...
- Independence Day. DAY : Monday. DATE : ...
- Labor Day. DAY : Monday. DATE : ...
- Columbus Day. DAY : Monday. DATE : ...
- Veteran's Day. DAY : Friday. DATE :
Is mail delivered on Juneteenth? ›
The United States Postal Service recognizes Juneteenth on June 19 as one of 11 federal holidays and is closed. There is no mail delivery, caller service, or Post Office Box service. All services resume on Thursday. However, UPS stores are open and delivery service is available.
Are banks closed on June 19, 2024? ›
Juneteenth is a federal holiday, meaning banks will be closed. Online banking and ATMs will still be operational, but deposits won't be processed until the banks reopen.
What does Juneteenth stand for? ›
Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas.
President Joe Biden signed a bill to designate Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, as a federal holiday, and all 50 states and the District of Columbia recognize it as a holiday or observance.
Are stamps going up in July 2024? ›
The USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission for price changes that will be taking effect on July 14th, 2024. These adjustments will raise mailing product prices approximately 7.8%, including a 5-cent increase to the price of First-Class Mail Forever stamps.
Can I use old forever stamps in 2024? ›
As the name suggests, Forever Stamps can be used to mail a one-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used and no matter how prices may change in the future.
How much is first-class postage in 2024? ›
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U. S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents. Letters (1 oz.) Letters (metered 1 oz.)
Is there mail today, July 5, 2024? ›
Normal delivery and collection schedules will resume Friday, July 5, 2024. Please note: Stamps are available at most grocery, pharmacy, and convenient stores.
What day does mail not ship? ›
Every day except Sunday is a USPS business day. Local office hours vary from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, but some offices close earlier. Check your local post office hours before visiting. USPS delivers on Saturday, although it has short business hours and is closed on Sundays, and on federal holidays.
Is mail going away? ›
The Mail and Calendar applications will continue to be available via download in the Microsoft Store through December 31, 2024. After this date the Mail & Calendar applications will no longer be supported.