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Is the Post Office Open New Year’s Day 2020?

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New Year’s Day is the first holiday of the year. Many organizations close their doors to observe the occasion. However, others choose to open, including many popular retailers. If you were hoping to mail some items or receive packages on January 1, you might be wondering whether the post office will open on New Year’s Day. If you fall into that category, here’s what you need to know.

USPS 2020 Holiday Schedule

Is the Post Office Open on New Year’s Day?

No, the post office is not open on New Year’s Day. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a federal agency, so it follows the federal holiday schedule. As a result, no post office workers will be available, and mail deliveries will not run.

However, certain services may be available. If you have a post office box in an unsecured part of the building, you can access it even on holidays. Similarly, if there are self-service kiosks, those may still be accessible and operational on New Year’s Day.

It’s only services that require USPS personnel that won’t be available. For example, you won’t be able to bring in a missed delivery slip and retrieve a package. Along the same line, if you get postage through the kiosk and what you want to mail won’t fit into an available outgoing mail slot, you won’t be able to get it officially in the hands of USPS until the next business day, which is Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Does the Post Office Open on New Year’s Eve?

Yes, the post office is open on New Year’s Eve. December 31 is not a federal holiday, and, in 2020, it falls on a weekday, so USPS doesn’t close.

Post Office Holiday Schedule 2020

The post office follows the federal holiday schedule. Here’s a look at the holiday closure calendar for 2020:

  • New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1c
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 20: The post office is closed
  • Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) – Monday, February 17: The post office is closed
  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 25: The post office is closed
  • Independence Day (Observed) – Friday, July 3: The post office is closed
  • Labor Day – Monday, September 7: The post office is closed
  • Columbus Day – Monday, October 12: The post office is closed
  • Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11: The post office is closed
  • Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26: The post office is closed
  • Christmas Day – Friday, December 25: The post office is closed

Since July 4 falls on a Saturday in 2020, the federal government is observing the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3. This means there will be no USPS services for customers or deliveries that day.

Post Office Normal Hours

Aside from holidays, post office locations follow a regular operating schedule. While the exact opening and closing times may vary from one USPS post office to the next, the majority use similar hours.

Monday through Friday, a post office usually opens at 8:00 or 8:30 am and closes at 5:00 or 6:00 pm. However, some may open as early as 7:30 am or close as late as 9:00 pm.

Certain post offices are also open on Saturdays, but not all locations open their doors. For those that open, the hours are typically shorter than their Monday through Friday schedules.

If you want to see exactly when your local post office is open, checking the USPS website is usually the best move. That way, you can see your location’s schedule and plan your trip accordingly.

Is UPS Open on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?

UPS is not open on New Year’s Day. All services except UPS Express Critical are not available on January 1.

However, UPS maintains its usual operating hours on New Year’s Eve. That means, on December 31, 2019, all typical services are available to customers.

Is FedEx Open on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?

FedEx is not open on New Year’s Day. The only service that remains operational on holidays is FedEx Custom Critical. Otherwise, all other services are not available on January 1.

On New Year’s Eve, many FedEx services run on modified schedules. Some locations may have early drop box pickups, and FedEx Office locations will close no later than 6:00 pm local time. For FedEx Freight, only prearranged pickups and deliveries are made. However, other services – including FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx SmartPost, and FedEx Ground, will follow their usual operating hours on New Year’s Eve.

 

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Is the Post Office Open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

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Thursday, November 28, 2019, is Thanksgiving, a federal holiday. Many people get to take the day off from work, and a range of businesses to close for the day. However, not everything closes on Thanksgiving. If you are wondering whether the post office open on Thanksgiving, here’s what you need to know.

Is the Post Office Open on Thanksgiving?

No, the post office is closed on Thanksgiving. The post office is a government agency, so it follows the federal holiday schedule. Along with post offices closing their doors to observe Thanksgiving, there is also no mail delivery. All services reopen on Friday, November 29, using regular business hours.

Post Office Holiday Schedule

The post office follows the federal government holiday closure schedule. Here are the holidays where the post office is usually closed:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
  • Washington’s Birthday / President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the post office typically closes on the Monday after. For Saturday holidays, the post office usually observes the holiday on the Friday before.

Post Office Normal Hours

When it isn’t a holiday, post offices rely on their normal operating schedules. While this can vary from one post office to the next, most USPS locations open their doors at 8:00 am or 8:30 am and close between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There are a few exceptions, however. Certain locations open as early as 7:30 am or remain open as late as 9:00 pm.

Additionally, some post offices have Saturday hours, but not all of them. For locations that do, their schedule is usually reduced on Saturdays, in comparison to the Monday through Friday hours.

If you want to see if your post office is open on a particular day or at a specific time, it’s best to check the USPS website.

Are FedEx and UPS Closed on Thanksgiving?

If you were hoping that you could ship through FedEx or UPS on Thanksgiving, that won’t be an option. Both FedEx and UPS mostly close on Thanksgiving, so you can’t send packages or expect any deliveries on the holiday.

The only exceptions include FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical. Those services remain operational all year-round, including on holidays.

 

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Is The Post Office Open Columbus Day 2019?

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Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 14 this year. Even though many people may not know what Columbus Day is all about, they’ll have the day off and enjoy a three-day weekend. However, some of your favorite stores and other businesses may be closed. This may leave you wondering, “Is the post office open Columbus Day?” 

Is the Post Office Open Columbus Day?

No. The post office will be closed on Columbus Day. Because Columbus Day is a federal holiday, post offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14. Physical USPS locations will be closed. There will also be no mail delivery.

All USPS employees will have the day off. So, if you need to interact with someone at USPS, you won’t be able to do so on Monday. However, some services will still be available.

You’ll still be able to use the self-service options at your local post offices, such as buying stamps and sending letters or small packages. Some locations may have a self-service system for printing postage in the lobby as well. You will also be able to access your personal P.O. box.

These services are generally available to customers at USPS 24/7. If you are wondering what services, if any, will be available at your local post office, you may want to give them a call and verify what will be available on Monday.

Is the Post Office Open Columbus Day Weekend?

Although many of you will have a three-day weekend, that isn’t the case for USPS workers. Mail will still run on Saturday and, depending on your local P.O.’s regular hours, they will be open on Saturday, Oct. 12 as well. So, if your post office is usually open, it will be open this Saturday and closed on Sunday, as usual.

Keep in mind, there are three more federal holidays in which the post office will be closed this year. These holidays will also impact the post office’s regular schedule:

  • Veterans’ Day: Monday, November 11, 2019
  • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28, 2019
  • Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2019

If you have any questions about your local post office holiday hours or the services that will be available to you, give them a call. The customer service number is 1-800-275-8777.

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Is the Post Office Open on Memorial Day 2019?

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Yet another federal holiday is around the corner. Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day, so many businesses and government-operated facilities will be closed in observation of the day. It gets a bit confusing because many retail outlets have the choice to stay open or closed on each federal holiday. When it comes to what’s open and what’s closed on Memorial Day, nothing is black and white. However, many people are wondering, “is the post office open on Memorial Day?”

 

Is the post office open on Memorial Day?

No, the post office isn’t open on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day lands on the last Monday in May each year. This year, it will be celebrated on May 27. Many people are planning to head to the beach for a three-day weekend because it is one of the 10 official federal holidays in the United States that the government recognizes. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is part of the government, so post offices throughout the country will be closed on Monday.

If you need to get a package out, there won’t be any post office employees available. However, there are several other options that USPS offers to ensure you get your package ready for shipment. It will be like a typical Sunday at the post office, with an area with self-serve postage in many locations. Keep in mind that even if you get your mail or package into the box at the post office, it will not go out on Monday. It will go out on Tuesday because post office employees have the day off and mail will not run as normal.

Will the post office be open on Memorial Day weekend?

  • Saturday, May 25: Maybe. Some local post offices stay open on Saturday. If your local office is usually open on Saturdays, it will be open on May 25. If it is not typically open, it will be closed. The open branches will likely have shorter hours, though. Larger branches are sometimes open on Saturday, so if you need to get some mail out, you can check the USPS website and find the closest open branch to you and check their hours.
  • Sunday, May 26: No. Post office branches are typically closed on Sunday. The day before Memorial Day will be no different.
  • Monday, May 27: No. The post office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Remember that the post office isn’t the only mail service available to get packages out. Private mail carriers, such as the United Postal Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) may be open so that you may send your mail.

Is UPS Open on Memorial Day?

No, regular UPS services aren’t open on Memorial Day as the company does observe this holiday. If you need to send a package, UPS offers UPS holiday and UPS Express Critical services on Memorial Day.

Is Fed Ex Open on Memorial Day?

No, FedEx is closed on Memorial Day and no regular mail or package deliveries will be made.

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Is the Post Office Open on Easter 2019?

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Sunday deliveries have become increasingly common in the US. Amazon’s partnership with certain package services, including the United States Postal Service (USPS), in specific areas, opened the door for Sunday deliveries in cities where that wasn’t previously an option. As a result, many people have become a little spoiled by the service, and increasingly wonder if the post office is open on Easter, or any Sunday.

Is the Post Office Open on Easter?

No, the post office is not open on Easter. Generally, post offices close on all Sundays. Even if your location typically offers Sunday deliveries, there usually is not any help available at the customer service counter, and Easter will be no different. However, there also won’t be any Sunday deliveries, even if they are common in your area.

If your post office has certain self-service features in unsecured portions of the building, those should still be available on Easter. For example, post office boxes that are accessible 24/7 will still be reachable. Similarly, any automated postage machines, stamp vending machines, and similar services that do not require an employee may remain available on Easter.

Post offices will be open on the days surrounding Easter, depending on their typical operating schedule. Here is a look at the span from Good Friday to Easter Monday:

  • Good Friday, April 19 – The post office is open on Good Friday according to the locations regular schedule
  • Saturday, April 20 – If your post office usually offers Saturday hours, it will be open on the Saturday before Easter
  • Easter Sunday, April 21 – The post office is closed
  • Easter Monday, April 22 – The post office is open according to its usual opening and closing hours

Are UPS or FedEx Open on Easter?

No, UPS and FedEx close on Easter. UPS is typically not open on Sundays, so Easter will be no different. The only delivery exceptions are the UPS Express Critical service, which is available 365 days a year, including on Easter. Certain UPS Store locations may open on Easter, though only a highly limited number.

FedEx is mainly closed on Easter as well. They do make exceptions for FedEx Custom Critical deliveries and FedEx Trade Networks shipments. Additionally, FedEx Office locations may be open, though on a modified holiday schedule.

Post Office Holiday Schedule

USPS is a federal government agency. As a result, they follow the federal holiday schedule each year. Here is a look at the post office holiday schedule for 2019:

  • Tuesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day – the post office is closed
  • Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday – the post office is closed
  • Monday, February 18 – Washington’s Birthday / President’s Day – the post office is closed
  • Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day – the post office is closed
  • Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day – the post office is closed
  • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day – the post office is closed
  • Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day – the post office is closed
  • Monday, November 11 – Veterans Day – the post office is closed
  • Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Day – the post office is closed
  • Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day – the post office is closed

While Easter isn’t listed as an official federal government employee holiday, it does always fall on a Sunday. Most government offices close on weekends, except for organizations that oversee public safety and national security. Since the post office isn’t typically open on Sundays, the fact that it isn’t listed as a federal holiday doesn’t have an impact on their schedule.

Post Office Normal Business Hours

Not every post office maintains the same operating schedule. Most locations open between 8:00 am and 8:30 am and close between 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. However, some locations stay open earlier and close much later on weekdays. For example, a few Miami locations open at 7:30 am and don’t close until 9:00 pm.

In most cases, Saturday hours are more limited, and not every location opens at all on Saturdays. If you need to head to the post office on a Saturday, or any time outside of the typical operating hours, it is best to confirm that your location will be open before you head out. You can either contact your local post office directly or go to the USPS website for additional details.

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Is the Post Office Open on Thanksgiving Day 2017?

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Everything used to close on Thanksgiving Day, but now some stores open on Thanksgiving Day to get an early start on Black Friday shopping. Being that Thanksgiving is technically a federal holiday, it’s hard to know what is open on Thanksgiving Day.

This year Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 23, 2017. The post office is normally open for business on Thursday. Since it’s not clear what is open or closed on holidays now. Many people are asking, “Is the post office open on Thanksgiving Day?”

Is the Post Office Open on Thanksgiving?

Post offices are closed on Thanksgiving Day. The Post Office closes in observance of ten federal holidays. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, is one of the federal holidays that the post office closes to observe. The post office will also be closed for the following holiday in 2017:

Monday, December 25

Although postal employees will not be working, there will be limited services available at your local post office. Customers who rent mailboxes at postal locations will be able to access their post office box as they would on a Sunday. No new mail will be delivered to the mailbox on Thanksgiving Day. Most post offices have automated postage machines in their lobbies where customers can calculate and purchase postage. The lobbies will be open on Thursday to purchase postage from the automated postage machines and drop outgoing mail. Outgoing mail will not be picked up from mailboxes on Thanksgiving Day.

There will be no mail delivery to residences or businesses on Thanksgiving Day, except for Priority Mail Express. Priority Mail Express items are delivered by the post office 365 days a year (yes they even deliver on Christmas Day). Not all service areas are eligible for Priority Mail Express delivery on Sundays and holidays, but delivery is available in most major markets. If you need to ship something with delivery on November 23, check with your post office to make sure that Sunday and holiday delivery is available at the destination.

Thanksgiving Post Office Schedule

Mail delivery service is confusing when a holiday falls in the middle of the week. This is the mail schedule for the week of Thanksgiving Day:

Sunday, November 19 – Closed

Monday, November 20 – Open. Regular business hours and mail service.

Tuesday, November 21 – Open. Regular business hours and mail service.

Wednesday, November 22 – Open. Regular business hours and mail service.

Thursday, November 23 – Closed

Friday, November 24- Open. Regular business hours and mail service.

Saturday, November 25 – Regular Saturday service.

What if you need to ship something on Thanksgiving Day and cannot wait for the post office to open on Thursday? Are there other shipping options?

Is FedEx Open on Thanksgiving?

FedEx is closed on Thanksgiving Day. The company will resume regular pick up and delivery services on Friday, November 24, 2017.

Is UPS Open on Thanksgiving?

Most UPS services will be unavailable on Thanksgiving Day. UPS is closed, but UPS Express Critical service will be available on Thanksgiving Day. UPS will resume normal delivery and pick up service the day after Thanksgiving Day.

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