Postal Holidays 2025: Is Today a Postal Holiday?
A postal holiday is a federal holiday when USPS is closed and no mail is delivered. There are 11 postal holidays in 2025. This guide lists all mail holidays, explains what "postal holiday" means, shows you the complete USPS holiday schedule 2025, and shows you how to quickly check if today (or any specific date) is a postal holiday.
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What is a Postal Holiday?
A postal holiday is a federal holiday when the United States Postal Service is closed. On postal holidays:
- ❌ No mail delivery — carriers don't deliver First-Class, Certified, or Priority Mail
- ❌ Post offices closed — no counter service or retail transactions
- ❌ No processing — mail facilities pause sorting and processing
- ❌ Collection boxes not emptied — mail stays until next business day
- ✅ PO Boxes accessible — 24-hour lobbies remain open (but no new mail)
- ⚠️ Express delivery limited — Priority Mail Express may have limited service (extra fee)
Postal holidays are the same as federal holidays. USPS observes all 11 federal holidays, which means if banks are closed for a federal holiday, the post office is also closed.
Complete 2025 Postal Holidays List
Here are all 11 postal holidays in 2025:
| Postal Holiday | Date 2025 | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2025 | Monday |
| Presidents Day | February 17, 2025 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | Friday |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
📅 Long Weekends in 2025
Several postal holidays create 3-day weekends, which add extra mail delays:
- • MLK Weekend: Jan 18-20 (Sat-Mon)
- • Presidents Day Weekend: Feb 15-17 (Sat-Mon)
- • Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-26 (Sat-Mon)
- • Labor Day Weekend: Aug 30 - Sep 1 (Sat-Mon)
- • Columbus Day Weekend: Oct 11-13 (Sat-Mon)
💡 Mail on Fridays before these weekends—expect 2+ day delays. See complete USPS holidays guide.
How to Quickly Check if Today is a Postal Holiday
To check if today is a postal holiday, compare the current date to the 11 federal holidays above. Here's a quick checklist:
✅ Quick Check Steps
- Check the current month and day
- Compare to the 11 postal holidays above
- If it matches, USPS is closed today
- If it's Sunday, no regular mail delivery either
🔍 Online Tools
- • Visit USPS.com holiday schedule
- • Google "is today a postal holiday"
- • Check your local post office hours online
- • Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777)
Impact on Regular Mail, Certified Mail, and Packages
Different types of mail are affected differently by postal holidays:
| Mail Type | Delivered on Postal Holidays? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail | ❌ No | Delivery pauses until next business day |
| Certified Mail | ❌ No | No signature collection on holidays |
| Priority Mail | ❌ No | Adds 1 day to delivery time |
| Priority Mail Express | ⚠️ Limited | Some holidays only, extra fee |
| Packages (USPS) | ❌ No | Held until next delivery day |
| Amazon Packages | ❌ No | USPS pauses Amazon Sunday delivery on holidays |
📦 UPS & FedEx on Postal Holidays
Important: UPS and FedEx have different holiday schedules than USPS. They may deliver on postal holidays.
- • UPS: Delivers on some USPS holidays (Columbus Day, Veterans Day, etc.)
- • FedEx: Similar—different holiday closures than USPS
- • Private carriers: Not bound by federal postal holidays
PO Box Access on Postal Holidays
Even though post offices are closed on postal holidays, PO Box lobbies with 24-hour access remain open:
✅ What You Can Do
- • Access your PO Box 24/7 (if lobby open)
- • Retrieve mail from previous days
- • Enter through self-service lobby
- • Pick up packages left in parcel lockers
❌ What You Can't Do
- • No new mail delivered to your box
- • No clerk services or package pickup from counter
- • Can't mail new items (collection boxes not emptied)
- • No access if your facility doesn't have 24-hour lobby
Learn more in our complete PO Box guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is today a postal holiday?
Check the current date against the 11 USPS postal holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (Jan 1), MLK Day (Jan 20), Presidents Day (Feb 17), Memorial Day (May 26), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 1), Columbus Day (Oct 13), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 27), Christmas (Dec 25).
What happens to mail on postal holidays?
On postal holidays, no regular mail is delivered, post offices are closed, and mail processing is paused. Mail in transit waits until the next business day. PO Boxes remain accessible in 24-hour lobbies.
Is mail delivered on Sundays?
USPS does not deliver regular First-Class Mail or Certified Mail on Sundays. Priority Mail Express and Amazon packages may be delivered on Sundays in select areas. See our USPS weekend delivery guide.
Are banks and post offices closed on the same holidays?
Yes, both banks and post offices observe the same 11 federal holidays. When banks are closed for a federal holiday, post offices are also closed and no mail is delivered.
Do postal holidays affect package delivery?
Yes, USPS package delivery (Priority Mail, Parcel Select) stops on postal holidays. However, UPS and FedEx have their own holiday schedules and may deliver on USPS postal holidays.
How do I check if a specific date is a postal holiday?
Compare the date to the 11 USPS federal holidays: Jan 1, Jan 20, Feb 17, May 26, Jun 19, Jul 4, Sep 1, Oct 13, Nov 11, Nov 27, Dec 25. Sundays are also non-delivery days for regular mail.
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