Is the Post Office Open on Memorial Day?
No.
Post offices are closed on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is one of the eleven federal holidays when USPS retail counters close nationwide. In 2026 it is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026. After the observed holiday, retail service depends on the branch schedule; check the USPS location finder.
Memorial Day closes post offices and also stops UPS and FedEx pickups and deliveries, so the whole shipping network effectively pauses for the day.
Memorial Day - post office closure dates
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. Weekend retail treatment can differ from the federal-employee observed day; check the USPS calendar for the year and your local branch.
| Year | Post offices closed (observed) | Status | After the observed holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Closed | Check local branch hours |
| 2027 | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Closed | Check local branch hours |
Is mail delivered on Memorial Day?
No. USPS does not deliver regular mail on Memorial Day, and retail counters are closed. One exception: Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year in many areas, including holidays. Regular service resumes according to local schedules; Saturday counter hours vary by location.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Memorial Day?
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.
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 Memorial Day 2026?
No. USPS generally closes retail counters on Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day. There is no counter service and no regular mail delivery.
When do post offices reopen after Memorial Day?
Branch counter hours vary, especially on Saturdays. Look up your location in the USPS location finder before visiting.
Can I still drop off a package on Memorial Day?
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 Memorial Day 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.