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Is the Post Office Open on July 4th 2017?

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Post Office Open July 4th
Federal holidays can make life a bit confusing when you are trying to figure out what is and isn’t open. Because Independence Day (July 4) lands on a Tuesday in 2017, this is especially true. Most federal employees usually work on Mondays, however, they will have the day on on Tuesday, July 4. The days surrounding the holiday may be affected as well. When a federal holiday rolls around, people can get confused as to whether or not the post office is open.

Is the post office open Monday, July 3rd?

Yes, the post office is open on the 3rd of July. The post office will have its normal hours on Monday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 5.

Is the post office open on the 4th of July?

No, the post office isn’t open on the 4th of July. Although USPS is typically open for business on Tuesdays, Independence Day is a federal holiday. Post offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered on this day.

Is the post office open Wednesday, July 5th?

Yes, the post office will be open on Wednesday, July 5. Post offices are usually open on Wednesday so this Wednesday will be no different. However, it is important to note that the post office will be closed Tuesday, so Wednesday may be a busy day at your local P.O. Don’t forget to check and see if they have self-service package weighing machines and machines where you can buy stamps. It may save you a lot of time if you’re looking to send mail out after the holiday weekend.

You can also check to see what services will be available on the days the post office is not open or you can even head to Staples. Some of the office supply stores have a section dedicated to postal service needs. You can pick up stamps, send off and pick up mail seven days a week. If you plan to use Staples on July 4, be sure to call and make sure they will be open.

When it comes to mailing letters and packages, the US Postal Service isn’t the only game in town. Many people also use private package services like United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) to send packages.

Is UPS open on the 4th of July?

No, UPS isn’t open on July 4th. Independence Day marks one of the holidays that UPS observes. All their normal package delivery service will be closed for the day. For those in a bind, the UPS Express Critical service is available on July 4.

Is FedEx open on the 4th of July?

No, Federal Express isn’t open on July 4th. FedEx is not open on Tuesday and will not make typical pick-ups and delivers on Independence Day. The company may also have modified hours on the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. It’s important to make sure to check with your local Fed Ex office to be certain to confirm what days and times they will be open around the federal holiday.

Photo: Flickr: Micky Zlimen

Are The Post Offices Open Halloween 2015?

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Post Offices Halloween

Holidays can get a little confusing when it comes to figuring out what is open and what is closed. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is generally closed on federal holidays and on Sundays.

Is the Post Office Open for Halloween?

Halloween is not a federal holiday so the post office, along with many other stores and services will still be available during their regular times. This Halloween just so happens to fall on a Saturday, so the post office is open. However, post office times on Saturdays vary from town to town, so check out the times at your local P.O. to find out what the hours are at your post office this Halloween.

The Post Office Closes in Observance of the Following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Halloween, however, is not one of those days, so don’t worry! You’ll still be able to drop off any packages, mail letters and use the USPS as usual. Be sure to check out your local USPS hours here.