Is USPS Open on Holidays? 2026 Post Office Closure Calendar

USPS Post Offices are generally closed on official postal holidays, and regular mail delivery usually pauses. That means most retail counter services, regular letter delivery, standard package delivery, and Blue Collection Box pickup may be unavailable or delayed on major holidays.

For a fast answer, use the 2026 USPS holiday table below. Always check your local Post Office if you need a package accepted, a same-day postmark, passport service, money order, or final collection time.

Quick Answer: Is USPS Open on Holidays?

Question	Answer
Are Post Offices open on USPS holidays?	Usually no. Retail counters are generally closed.
Is regular mail delivered?	Usually no. Regular mail delivery usually pauses.
Are packages delivered?	Most standard package delivery may be delayed. Priority Mail Express may be different.
Are USPS online tools available?	Usually yes. Tracking, labels, postage, and ZIP Code tools may still work online.
Should I check my local branch?	Yes, especially around Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and observed holidays.

USPS Holiday Schedule for 2026

Holiday	2026 Date	Post Office Status	Regular Mail Delivery
New Year’s Day	Thursday, January 1	Closed	Usually paused
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Monday, January 19	Closed	Usually paused
Presidents Day / Washington’s Birthday	Monday, February 16	Closed	Usually paused
Memorial Day	Monday, May 25	Closed	Usually paused
Juneteenth	Friday, June 19	Closed	Usually paused
Independence Day	Saturday, July 4	Check July 3 and July 4 local hours	Usually paused or adjusted around the holiday
Labor Day	Monday, September 7	Closed	Usually paused
Columbus Day	Monday, October 12	Closed	Usually paused
Veterans Day	Wednesday, November 11	Closed	Usually paused
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 26	Closed	Usually paused
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25	Closed	Usually paused

Note: USPS lists Independence Day as Saturday, July 4, 2026. Because the holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday, July 3 may affect some USPS operations, so check local hours before going around that weekend.

What Is Usually Closed on USPS Holidays?

On official USPS holidays, most in-person Post Office services are unavailable. This usually includes:

• Retail counter service
• Regular mail delivery
• Standard package acceptance at the counter
• Money orders
• Passport appointments
• Same-day counter postmarks
• Some pickup and collection services

If you need staff help at the counter, plan to go before the holiday or on the next regular business day.

What USPS Services May Still Work on Holidays?

Some USPS tools and services may still be available even when Post Office counters are closed. You may still be able to:

• Track a package online
• Print a shipping label
• Buy postage online
• Calculate a shipping price
• Look up a ZIP Code
• Schedule a future package pickup
• Use a self-service kiosk if the lobby is open
• Access a PO Box if lobby access is available

Priority Mail Express may also operate differently from regular mail. USPS describes it as a fast service with delivery every day, all year, with limited exceptions, to most U.S. addresses and PO Boxes. Check the exact service commitment before relying on holiday delivery.

Are USPS Open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve?

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are not the same as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Post Offices may open on those days, but hours can be shorter, and final Blue Collection Box pickup may be earlier than usual.

For 2026, Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, December 24, and New Year’s Eve falls on Thursday, December 31. Before mailing anything close to those dates, check the USPS Holiday Service Schedule and your local Post Office listing.

How to Check USPS Holiday Hours Near You

The fastest way to check holiday hours is to use the USPS location finder. Search by ZIP code, city, or address, then choose the exact Post Office, collection box, or self-service kiosk you plan to use.

Check these details before you go:

• Retail counter hours
• Lobby hours
• PO Box access hours
• Self-service kiosk access
• Final collection times
• Passport service availability

Holiday Mailing Tips

• Mail early before long weekends and major holidays.
• Do not wait until the last pickup before a holiday.
• Use tracking for important packages.
• Go to the counter if you need proof of mailing or a same-day postmark.
• Check Priority Mail Express availability for urgent shipments.
• Allow extra time around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.