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Is The Post Office Open Columbus Day 2020?

October 6, 2020 By Trey LaRocca 1 Comment

Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 12 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. 12. 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. 10 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: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2020
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2020

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 2020?

May 20, 2020 By Tamila McDonald 2 Comments

Monday, May 25, 2020, is Memorial Day, which some consider the unofficial start of summer. Since it’s a holiday, many businesses close, giving workers a day off to enjoy the warmer weather and spend the day doing fun activities, like throwing a celebratory barbecue. However, since not everything closes for Memorial Day, many people aren’t sure what will or won’t be open. If you are wondering whether you can head to the post office on Memorial Day, here’s what you need to know.

Is the Post Office Open on Memorial Day?

No, the post office isn’t open on Memorial Day. While the United States Postal Service (USPS) usually offers Monday service, they are a government agency. As a result, since Memorial Day is a federal holiday, they recognize it with a closure, giving postal workers a day off.

On Monday, May 25, 2020, mail delivery will not run. You won’t receive any letters, bills, flyers, or packages through USPS on the holiday.

Additionally, you won’t be able to handle any activities that require assistance from a post office employee. For example, if you check your post office box and have a package slip, you won’t be able to get assistance to retrieve the parcel. Similarly, if you need to mail a box and require help to get the proper postage, you won’t be able to do that on Memorial Day.

However, that doesn’t mean you can’t accomplish anything at your local post office. If the building has an unsecured section, you may be able to check your post office box for mail, if you have one. Similarly, if there are self-service postage kiosks and mail drop boxes, you can purchase sufficient postage and drop off items. While they won’t be officially processed until Tuesday, May 26, they will be there when the employees return from the holiday.

Will the Post Office Open on Memorial Day Weekend?

If you need to get an item mailed or have other tasks to handle that require help from a post office employee, you may be wondering if you can take care of it during Memorial Day weekend. Depending on where you live, there is a chance you can.

Your local post office might be open on Saturday, May 23. If your location typically offers Saturday hours, then it will follow its usual Saturday schedule. But, if your post office closes on Saturday, then it won’t be open on May 23.

Post offices don’t generally open on Sundays, regardless of whether there is a Monday holiday. Sunday, May 24, 2020, will be no different.

It’s important to note that mail service will run on Saturday. You’ll still get your deliveries, even though it’s Memorial Day weekend, and your outgoing mail will still be picked up. Similarly, if your post office supports Sunday service (which is mainly for Amazon package deliveries), that will continue on Memorial Day weekend.

2020 Post Office Holidays

The post office usually follows the federal holiday schedule when it comes to closures. However, in 2020, there is one exception. Here’s a look at the official post office holidays for 2020:

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 20
President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday) – Monday, February 17
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
Independence Day – Saturday, July 3
Labor Day – Monday, September 7
Columbus Day – Monday, October 12
Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25

In 2020, the post office holiday that differs from the federal one is July 4. This year, Independence Day falls on a Saturday, making that the legal holiday. However, since most government offices are closed on the weekend, the federal government is going to observe the holiday with closures on July 3, the Friday before.

But that adjustment doesn’t apply to the post office, mainly because the mail runs on Saturdays. As a result, post offices will be available on July 3, even though other government agencies won’t be open.

Are FedEx or UPS Open on Memorial Day?

USPS isn’t the only option for getting items shipped. As a result, you may be wondering, “Are FedEx or UPS open on Memorial Day?”

While these two shipping giants follow their own holiday schedules (and aren’t required to close on federal holidays), both UPS and FedEx will close on Memorial Day. The only exceptions are the FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical services. Those options operate every day of the year, including holidays.

Post Office Normal Business Hours

While not every post office follows the exact same schedule, most are very similar. Typically, a USPS location opens between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, Monday through Friday. Then, the post offices usually close between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

There are a few locations that deviate from that norm. For instance, certain Miami post offices open at 7:30 am and stay open until 9:00 pm or later, Monday through Friday.

When it comes to Saturday schedules, the differences can be quite dramatic. Many locations don’t open at all on Saturdays. Those that do welcome customers usually have reduced hours, in comparison to their Monday through Friday schedule.

In most cases, if you want to find out if your post office will be open, it’s best to check its schedule specifically. You can either contact the location or use the USPS website to find out when the services you need will be available.

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Is the Post Office Open on Easter 2020?

April 8, 2020 By Tamila McDonald 3 Comments

Not long ago, the post office was completely closed on Sundays. Now, that isn’t the case. Thanks to a deal with Amazon, many United States Postal Service (USPS) locations deliver Amazon packages on Sundays. For many, this leads to a degree of confusion. If USPS is hitting the road on Sundays for deliveries, does that mean the post office is open on Easter? What about on other Sundays? If you aren’t sure whether USPS is operating on Easter, here’s what you need to know.

Is the Post Office Open on Easter?

No, the post office isn’t open on Easter. In fact, USPS locations usually aren’t open to customers on any Sunday, even if they support Sunday deliveries. While you can get to unlocked, self-service areas within a post office building, you can’t get help from an employee on Sundays.

But, since self-service options may be available, you can still get some mail moving on Easter Sunday. You might be able to get postage from machines, for example. Then, you can place outgoing items in the appropriate drop boxes. While they won’t get sorted until Monday, it still lets you complete an important step.

If you need assistance from an employee, you’ll need to head to the post office on another day. Here’s a look at how the post office operates near the Easter holiday:

Good Friday, April 10 – Post offices follow regular business hours
Easter Saturday, April 11 – Post offices with Saturday hours will follow their usual schedule
Easter Monday, April 13 – Post offices follow regular business hours

Will There Be Easter Sunday Deliveries?

For regular mail, don’t expect to see any delivered on Easter. Even in areas with Sunday delivery, that only applies to specific packages and not regular mail.

If you’re wondering whether you might see a USPS package delivery on Easter Sunday, the answer is a resounding maybe. Easter isn’t technically a federal holiday. Since most government agencies shut down on holidays, making Easter an official holiday wouldn’t usually be necessary. Most people would have the day off anyway.

However, since USPS offers Sunday deliveries, it’s possible you could get a package on Easter. This is, albeit, a bit rare. Usually, you have to be in an area with a lot of parcel traffic for this to possibly occur. Many people aren’t in a zone where that would be the case. While it can happen, it’s best not to count on it. If you need something by Easter, order with enough time for it to arrive before Sunday.

Are FedEx or UPS Open on Easter?

By and large, no, neither FedEx nor UPS are open on Easter. UPS usually doesn’t operate on Sundays, aside from specialty services like UPS Express Critical (which is available on Easter).

As for FedEx, the company did start offering residential delivery every day of the week, beginning in January 2020, including no additional costs for Sunday deliveries. However, the company does recognize the Easter holiday, and only offers FedEx Custom Critical deliveries and FedEx Trade Networks services on Easter, as a result.

Post Office Holidays 2020

The USPS holiday schedule is based on the one set by the government. Here is a list of the 2020 official federal holidays:

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

Are Post Office Locations Open on Sundays?

Even if your region gets Sunday deliveries, post office employees don’t assist customers on that day. Operations are limited to specific kinds of package deliveries, so you cannot get assistance from the customer service counter.

Post Office Hours of Operation

Most post office locations follow similar hours of operation. Typically, Monday through Friday, they open at 8:00 am or 8:30 am and close at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm. There are some locations that have longer hours, but they are fairly rare.

Saturday hours are a bit hit and miss. Not every location opens on Saturdays, so you’ll want to check at your post office in advance if you might need assistance from an employee. You can get details about each post office’s hours of operation on the USPS website.

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

December 25, 2019 By Tamila McDonald 10 Comments

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?

November 22, 2019 By Tamila McDonald 1 Comment

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 on Thanksgiving Day 2017?

November 19, 2017 By Alexa Mason 1 Comment

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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