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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.

Do you ever wish the post office was open on New Year’s Day? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Is the Post Office Open on Presidents’ Day 2019?

February 15, 2019 By Jeffrey Strain 10 Comments

Presidents’ Day (officially known as Washington’s Birthday from the congressional act which created it as a federal holiday) is the third federal holiday of 2019 and celebrated on the third Monday each February. In 2019, the holiday lands on February 18. Since it’s a federal holiday, a question some people have is, “Is the post office open on Presidents’ Day?”

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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Is the Post Office Open on Presidents Day 2018?

February 14, 2018 By James Hendrickson 3 Comments

Washington’s Birthday and Presidents Day are both celebrated on the same day. Annually, the holiday falls on the third Monday of February. This year, the federal holiday lands on February 19. Because it is a federal holiday, it has many people questioning, “Are the post offices open on Presidents Day?”

In the United States, federal holidays aren’t national holidays. So, when it comes to what is open and what is closed on federal holidays, there can be a significant amount of confusion. Federal holidays generally only apply to federal workers. Not everyone gets the day off. Many small businesses decide whether or not they want to observe the holiday. The United States Postal Service, however, is a part of the federal government. Therefore, USPS will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.

Is the Post Office Open on Presidents Day?

No, the post office is closed on Presidents Day. USPS observes Presidents Day and all post offices across the country will be closed on February 19. 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 the Day Before Presidents Day?

No, the post office is not open on the day before Presidents Day. Like every year, Presidents Day is on a Monday making the day before a Sunday. Post offices are not open on Sundays, so there will be no mail delivered, etc. Many people may need mail something around Presidents Day (or soon after). If this is the case you will need to schedule delivery for Saturday or Tuesday instead of Sunday. Mail will be delivered as it would be on any other typical Saturday. If your local post office has Saturday hours, it will also be open for business on the day before Presidents Day.

While the USPS will be closed February 18 and 19 over the Presidents Day weekend, it still may be possible for you to take advantage of basic postal services. Most post offices have postal machines installed inside for people to weigh packages, letters and other mail items in order to get the correct postage to send their items on their way. A majority of the time these services are available even when the post office is closed. Obviously, these services may differ based on your local branch. If you’re wondering if your local P.O. offers these services, call and check.

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 19 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 19 and will deliver and pick up packages as usual. UPS stores will be open for business.

Is the Post Office Open on Presidents Day 2017?

February 15, 2017 By Amanda Blankenship 3 Comments

Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day are both celebrated on the same day. Annually, the holiday falls on the third Monday of February. This year, the federal holiday lands on February 20. Because it is a federal holiday, it has many people questioning, “Are the post offices open on Presidents’ Day?”

Is the post office open on Presidents’ Day?

No, the post office is closed on Presidents’ Day. USPS observes Presidents’ Day and all post offices across the country will be closed on February 20. 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 the day before Presidents Day?

While the USPS will be closed February 19 and 20 over the Presidents’ Day weekend, it still may be possible for you to take advantage of basic postal services. Most post offices have postal machines installed inside for people to weigh packages, letters and other mail items in order to get the correct postage to send their items on their way. A majority of the time these services are available even when the post office is closed. Obviously, these services may differ based on your local branch. If you’re wondering if your local P.O. offers these services, call and check.

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 20 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 20, and will deliver and pick up packages as usual. UPS stores will be open for business

Photo: Flickr: Randy Robertson

Is the Post Office Open on New Year’s Day 2017?

December 28, 2016 By Amanda Blankenship 10 Comments

Is the post office open or cloed on New Year's Day

The first federal holiday of 2017 lands on the very first day of the year, and beginning the year with a holiday sometimes causes confusion on what is and isn’t open. For those who have small businesses or need to get mail out this time of the year, the question, “Are post offices open on New Year’s Day?” can arise. For those needing the answer to this question, you can find the post office holiday hours for the New Year’s weekend below.

Is the post office open on New Year’s Day?

No, the post office is closed on New Year’s Day. The first day of the new year is a federal holiday. Since the United States Postal Service (USPS) is a part of the federal government, all post offices are closed for the day. Because New Year’s Day lands on a Sunday in 2017, it will function much like a typical Sunday. Additionally, the post office will also be closed the day after New Year’s. No mail will be delivered to homes or businesses, and post offices branches will be closed.

Is the post office open on New Year’s Eve?

Yes, the post office is open on New Year’s Eve. The day before New Year’s Day (New Year’s Eve) is a day when people visiting the post office are often caught off-guard. That’s because even though the post office is open on December 31, 2016, the post office will close its doors early for the day. Instead of its regular Saturday hours, most branches will close at noon, although each branch’s closing time may vary. You should call your local post office to confirm what time it will close on New Year’s Eve.

Even though post offices close early on New Year’s Eve and for the entire day on January 1 and January 2 this year, you may still be able to get some basic postal services even when the branch is closed. Letters and packages can be left in drop boxes at the post office. For those needing postage, some branches have self serve postage weighing machines where you can determine the cost to send your mail, and purchase the appropriate amount of postage. The exact services available will depend on your local post office.

Post Office New Year Holiday Schedule

Saturday December 31: Maybe open or closed. There will be mail delivery but smaller branches are sometimes closed on Saturdays.
Sunday January 1: Closed. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday and the USPS has the day off. No mail will be delivered.
Monday, January 2: Closed. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday and the USPS has the day off. Since it falls on a Sunday this year, the post office will be closed on Monday, January 2 as well.
Tuesday January 3: Open. Post offices will reopen and continue regular postal services on Tuesday, Janaury 3.

Is UPS open on New Year’s Eve and Day?

No, the United Parcel Service is closed on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. UPS considers both December 31 and January 1 to be holidays. On December 31, the company will only deliver and pickup air and international packages. On January 1, only their UPS Express Critical mailing service is available. UPS may also be closed on Monday, January 2. You will want to call your local UPS to confirm their hours for Monday.

Is Federal Express open on New Year’s Eve and Day?

Federal Express is open on New Year’s Eve, But Closed on New Year’s Day. Most services are available from FedEx on December 31, but no mailing services are available on January 1, 2017. Additionally, services may be limited on January 2 as well. You’ll want to call and confirm their hours for the day after New Year’s.

(Photo courtesy of David Guo)

Is the Post Office Open on the Sunday Before Christmas?

December 17, 2015 By Amanda Blankenship 1 Comment

Many people are using the United States Postal Service (USPS) more than usual around the holidays. People have to get their packages out on time, and there are small businesses which rely on the postal service to get their products delivered. For these people, knowing the post office holiday schedule can be vital. It’s important to know when the post office is open and when the post office is closed. The USPS is part of the United States government, and therefore follows the federal holiday schedule. On the following federal holidays, the USPS will be closed, including post office branches, and there won’t be any standard mail delivery.

Post Office Holidays

January 1 (Thursday) The post office is closed New Year’s Day.

January 19 (Monday) The post office is closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day..

February 16 (Monday) The post office is closed Presidents’ Day (officially known as Washington’s birthday)..

May 25 (Monday) The post office is closed Memorial Day..

April 15 (Wednesday) Some post offices are open extended hours on Tax Day..

July 3 (Friday) The post office is open on July 3 when federal government will observe Independence Day..

July 4 (Saturday) The post office is closed on Independence Day..

September 7 (Monday) The post office is closed Labor Day..

October 12 (Monday) The post office is closed Columbus Day..

November 11 (Wednesday) The post office is closed Veteran’s Day..

November 26 (Thursday) The post office is closed Thanksgiving Day..

December 13 (Sunday) Some post offices are open the second Sunday before Christmas..

December 20 (Sunday) Some post offices are open the Sunday before Christmas..

December 24 (Thursday) The post office is open Christmas Eve, but closes early..

December 25 (Friday) The post office is closed Christmas Day..

December 31 (Friday) The post office is open New Year’s Eve, but closes early..

January 1 (Friday) The post office is closed New Year’s Day 2016..

However, you may have noticed that the holiday schedule does not outline any extended hours or extra days for USPS. Around the holidays, larger post office sometimes extended their hours, and some of them open days they normally wouldn’t be to provide extra time for people trying to get packages and cards delivered on time.

Extended days are only a few days out of the year where postal traffic is higher than usual. One of those days is tax day, April 15. The post office also offers altered hours around Christmastime when many people are sending cards and gifts.

The USPS is usually closed on Sundays, but there are exceptions. Many people use USPS at the end of the year when people are mailing holiday gifts. Some of the larger post offices will remain open the two Sundays before Christmas. This is to help deal with the added demand of sending packages around the holidays. Since this doesn’t apply to all post offices, you need to call your local post office to see if any in your area will be open on these days.