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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 New Year’s Day 2019?

December 27, 2018 By James Hendrickson 10 Comments

The first federal holiday of 2019 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, “Is the post office open New Years Day?” can arise. For those needing the answer to this question, you can find the post office holiday hours for the New Years weekend below.

Download a 2019 Post Office Holiday Schedule.

Is the Post Office Open New Year’s Day?

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 usually open on December 31, if it falls on a Sunday, it is closed. However, this year, New Year’s Eve is on a Monday, so the post office will be open.

Even though post offices will be closed the entire day on January 1, you may still be able to get some basic postal services even when the branch is closed. You can leave letters and packages 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

Monday, December 31: Open. There will be normal mail delivery.
Tuesday, January 1: Closed. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday and the USPS has the day off. No mail will be delivered.
Wednesday, January 2: Open. Post offices will reopen and continue regular postal services on January 2.

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 pick up the air and international packages. On January 1, only their UPS Express Critical mailing service is available.

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, 2018. If you are looking to ship something via FedEx at the beginning of the year, you’ll want to call and confirm their hours for the day after New Years as well.

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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

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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.

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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.