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Saturday hours
Hours vary by branch
Some branches offer Saturday counter hours; others do not. Check your branch in the USPS location finder.
Post office holiday schedule
USPS lists eleven postal holidays below. This calendar estimates closures; branch schedules and weekend treatment require checking the official USPS calendar. Weekend observance for retail service is not always the standard federal-employee rule: USPS specifically says Friday, July 3, 2026 has normal post office service despite Saturday July 4. Check its current holiday list and your branch. Regular mail delivery is generally suspended on those observed dates. Individual retail hours vary, especially on Saturdays. Check the USPS location finder before a trip. Each holiday links to its own page with closure dates, mail delivery, and UPS/FedEx status.
| Holiday | Observed date | Day | Post offices |
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Post office holiday pages
Each USPS holiday has its own page: closure dates, whether mail is delivered, and how UPS and FedEx compare.
Common questions
Is the post office open on Saturday?
Some branches offer Saturday counter hours and others do not. Use the USPS location finder for your branch.
Is the post office open on Sunday?
No. Post office retail locations are closed on Sundays. Some packages are still delivered on Sundays in certain areas, but counters are closed.
Is the post office open on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve?
These are not generally observed postal holidays, but individual branches may use shortened hours. Check the USPS location finder before visiting.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
USPS retail hours do not always follow the federal-employee observed day. In 2026, USPS says Friday, July 3 has normal delivery and post office service even though July 4 falls on Saturday. Confirm the particular year on the USPS holiday list.
Is mail delivered on federal holidays?
Not on USPS holidays: regular mail and packages are not delivered and retail counters are closed on the eleven postal holidays. The exception is Priority Mail Express, which USPS delivers 365 days a year in most areas. UPS and FedEx run their own schedules - each holiday page here compares all three.
What time does the post office close?
There is no single answer - retail hours are set per branch. Many locations close between 5:00 and 5:30 PM on weekdays and earlier on Saturdays (often noon to 2 PM); some lobby areas stay open for PO boxes after counter hours. Check your branch in the USPS location finder before you go.
Does this site show live hours for my local branch?
No. This site answers from the calendar - Sunday closures and federal holiday closures that apply nationwide. Individual branches set their own daily opening and closing times, so always confirm same-day hours with your local office before a trip.