HOLIDAY HOURS
Is the Post Office Open Today? 2026–2028 Guide
Check the confirmed 2026 USPS holiday schedule and use clearly labeled planning dates for 2027–2028 before visiting a Post Office.
Short answer
USPS Post Office retail locations close on the postal holidays below, and regular mail delivery generally does not occur. Priority Mail Express may operate under separate holiday rules, and some locations provide self-service lobby access even when the counter is closed.
USPS holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16 | Washington’s Birthday / Presidents Day |
| May 25 | Memorial Day |
| June 19 | Juneteenth |
| July 4 | Independence Day (Saturday; operating details vary by service) |
| September 7 | Labor Day |
| October 12 | Columbus Day |
| November 11 | Veterans Day |
| November 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
Important July 4 detail
USPS lists Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026, but says Post Offices will be open and deliveries will occur normally on Friday, July 3. Some postal employees may receive Friday as the holiday for pay and leave purposes; that does not mean retail service closes that day.
Services you may still use
- Online postage, tracking and redelivery tools remain available.
- Self-service kiosks and collection access vary by location.
- Priority Mail Express has a separate holiday delivery schedule.
Confirm a particular location
Use the official USPS location finder because lobby access, collection times and retail hours differ by facility.
USPS planning dates for 2027–2028
USPS has confirmed the 2026 schedule shown above. The dates below are federal-holiday planning markers for later years, not confirmed postal operating notices. Recheck the USPS events page when the applicable annual schedule is published.
| Year | Dates to verify with USPS | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Jan 1, Jan 18, Feb 15, May 31, Jun 18–19, Jul 4–5, Sep 6, Oct 11, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 24–25 | Future schedule—verify |
| 2028 | Jan 1, Jan 17, Feb 21, May 29, Jun 19, Jul 4, Sep 4, Oct 9, Nov 10–11, Nov 23, Dec 25 | Future schedule—verify |
Retail counters, lobby access and delivery are separate
A closed retail counter does not always mean the building lobby is inaccessible. Some locations have self-service kiosks or PO Box access outside counter hours. Collection times, package pickup and passport appointments can follow different rules.
Regular Sunday delivery is generally unavailable, while Priority Mail Express and certain package operations can differ. Use the official location finder and service alert page for the exact facility and ZIP Code.
Frequently asked questions
Does USPS deliver on federal holidays?
Regular mail delivery generally stops on USPS postal holidays, while Priority Mail Express can follow separate rules.
Can I use a Post Office lobby when the counter is closed?
Some facilities offer PO Box or kiosk access, but access hours vary by location.
Is USPS open on Saturday?
Many locations offer limited Saturday service; hours and collection times are location-specific.
Are the 2027 and 2028 dates confirmed?
No. They are planning markers until USPS publishes the applicable operating schedule.
How do I confirm my Post Office?
Use the USPS location finder and check service alerts for that facility.
Use the Daymark holiday status checker for a combined view, then confirm the exact organization or location before relying on the result.
See the USPS 2026 holiday list and USPS location finder.
Schedule guidance reviewed September 24, 2026. Future schedules remain subject to change.