Like many other federal holidays, there can be confusion about what is and isn’t open. This is because in the U.S., these holidays aren’t national holidays. Federal holidays only apply to federal workers, and not all workers in the U.S. get the day off. However, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is part of the federal government, and it observes Presidents’ Day as part of their holiday schedule.
Is the post office open on Presidents’ Day?
No, the post office is closed on Presidents’ Day. The USPS observes Presidents’ Day and all post offices across the country will be closed on February 16. Mail service won’t be active and no letters or packages will be delivered to your home or business through the standard mail.
Is the post office open on Valentine’s Day?
Yes, the post office is open on Valentine’s Day. Each year, Valentine’s Day lands near or on Presidents’ Day weekend. Since a lot of people want their Valentine gifts to arrive on that day, they worry if the postal service will be open and delivering mail. Mail will be delivered as it would be on any other Friday or Saturday, as long as your local post office has regular Saturday hours.
Is the Post Office Open on the Sunday of Presidents’ Day Weekend?
No, the post office is closed on Presidents’ Day weekend Sunday. The post office is typically closed on Sundays, and over Presidents’ Day weekend is no exception. There will also be no standard mail delivery on February 15.
While the USPS will be closed February 15 and 16 over the Presidents’ Day weekend, it still may be possible for you to take advantage of basic postal services. More and more post offices have installed postal machines which allow you to weigh packages, letters, and other mail, and get the appropriate postage for them. The services available during closed hours will depend on your local post office branch, but it makes sense to check and see since this knowledge can prove helpful on days the post office is closed.
Those who need to send a letter or package on Saturday or Sunday and don’t have access to a self-serve postal machine, FedEx or UPS may be an option.
Is Federal Express (FedEx) open on Presidents’ Day?
Yes, FedEx is open on Presidents’ Day. FedEx doesn’t observe Presidents’ Day. They operate on February 18 as they would on any typical Monday, with all pickup and delivery services available on that day. FedEx offices will be open as well.
Is United Parcel Service (UPS) open on Presidents’ Day?
Yes, UPS is open on Presidents’ Day. While UPS does recognize Presidents’ Day, it doesn’t observe it. The company will run under its normal Monday schedule on February 18, and will deliver and pick up packages as usual. UPS stores will be open for business.
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hahaha. These post office articles make me lol every time I see them. I imagine these people not know there is a thing called email these days who think they made it to the 21st century because they have a fax machine at their house. They walk around with their pager thinking they are technology adept. it’s a surprise any of them can actually get on the Internet and find this article. Why does anyone need to know when the post office is open in 2015?
The world doesn’t revolve around your imagination. There are a lot of people who do business through the post office to send packages. EBay is a good example. That’s a pretty obnoxious attitude to have towards something you clearly have little knowledge about.
So Jennifer..what are you doing on the website that tells which holidays the post office is closed? U obviously didn’t know what holidays they are closed if u are on here at this site… Not all ppl use email or fax….
Jennifer, don’t be such a prat! My husband is in basic training for the Air Force, and snail mail is the ONLY way we can communicate. Take your head out of your own arse for a moment and consider that other people have needs outside of your narrow-minded view of the world!
Jennifer u are absolutely right have they not heard of a food replicator or teleportation stations?? These fools should be flogged a hundred lashes by a Klingon warrior and then made to swab the deck of the starship enterprise for a light year!! Live long and prosper Jennifer your force is strong
Well Jennifer you can’t email a 32 inch heart made of glass or a mug with the words Happy Valentine’s Day with poop in it, those things have to be mailed.
Wow ! Jennifer, your too cool.
So do you receive all of your packages by email too Jennifer? Idiot
Wow, i didn’t know morons like Jennifer even existed…
You realize all you people are just as toxic, if not more so than Jennifer for attacking her for having an opinion right?