Is the Post Office Open on July 4?
July 4: closed
USPS says Friday, July 3, 2026 is open with normal mail delivery. Saturday, July 4 is the postal holiday, with all Post Office locations closed according to USPS.
USPS expressly says its post offices will be open and deliver mail as normal on Friday, July 3, 2026. The holiday itself is Saturday, July 4, 2026; do not infer local counter hours from the federal-employee observed day. Check the USPS location finder.
The federal-employee paid-leave rule does not automatically determine USPS retail closures. In 2026 the preceding Friday remains a regular delivery day. Carriers publish their own schedules; check UPS or FedEx for your service.
July 4 - post office closure dates
Independence Day falls on July 4 every year. Weekend retail treatment can differ from the federal-employee observance rule; check each year's USPS holiday announcement.
| Year | USPS holiday date | Status | After the holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, July 4, 2026 Friday July 3: normal service, per USPS. | Closed July 4 | Check local branch hours |
| 2027 | Monday, July 5, 2027 The holiday itself falls on Sunday, July 4, 2027. | Closed | Check local branch hours |
Is mail delivered on July 4?
USPS says regular mail delivery occurs on Friday, July 3, 2026. Saturday, July 4 is the holiday: USPS says all Post Office locations are closed and regular delivery and retail service resume Monday, July 6. Priority Mail Express can operate on holidays in eligible areas; check your specific service.
Are UPS and FedEx open on July 4?
Private carriers set their own holiday schedules, which do not always match the post office:
UPS: UPS is closed - no pickup or delivery (UPS Express Critical remains available).
FedEx: FedEx is closed - no pickup or delivery on most services.
USPS confirms July 3 normal service and July 4 closures in its Independence Day 2026 notice.
Carrier details from the published UPS and FedEx 2026 holiday schedules (ups.com, fedex.com); services and locations can differ, so check the carrier before a time-critical shipment.
Common questions
Is the post office open on July 4 2026?
No on Saturday, July 4, 2026: USPS says all Post Office locations are closed. Friday, July 3 is open with normal delivery. For other dates, check the USPS location finder.
When do post offices reopen after July 4?
USPS says regular delivery and retail service resume Monday, July 6, 2026. Look up your location in the USPS location finder before visiting.
Can I still drop off a package on July 4?
Collection boxes may still be accessible, but mail is not collected or processed until the next business day. Self-service kiosks in some lobbies remain available even when counters are closed.
Is July 4 a holiday for UPS and FedEx too?
UPS: UPS is closed - no pickup or delivery (UPS Express Critical remains available). FedEx: FedEx is closed - no pickup or delivery on most services.