Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Day 2026?

Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Friday, December 25, 2026, for Christmas Day, and regular mail is not delivered. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.”

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The answer for Christmas Day 2026

USPS lists Christmas Day on its 2026 holiday list. On postal holidays Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.

The quotes below are USPS wording on regular mail and on Priority Mail Express.

Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.
USPS FAQ: No mail delivery?
Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.
USPS FAQ: Priority Mail Express Service

Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: No mail delivery?, USPS location finder

What else is open on Christmas Day 2026

What is open and closed on Christmas Day 2026
WhoStatusDetails
Federal officesClosedOPM lists Friday, December 25, 2026 as the Christmas Day holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103), so federal offices are closed for most federal employees.Source: OPM: Federal Holidays, 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays
Federal Reserve BanksClosedChristmas Day is on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. Your bank sets its own branch hours, so check with your bank.Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: holiday schedules, Federal Reserve Board: holiday schedule
Post Offices (per USPS)ClosedChristmas Day is on the USPS holiday list: no regular mail delivery.Source: USPS: holidays and events
NYSEClosedChristmas Day is on NYSE's holiday list.Source: NYSE: holidays and trading hours
The bond market (SIFMA recommendation)ClosedSIFMA recommends a full close.Source: SIFMA: holiday schedule

The day before Christmas Day

On Thursday, December 24, 2026, Federal Reserve Banks are open and Post Offices (per USPS) are open. NYSE is open but closes early, at 1:00 p.m. ET, and SIFMA recommends that the bond market close early, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

That day is Christmas Eve; the same questions for it are answered on our Christmas Eve pages, linked in the related pages.

Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: holiday schedules, USPS: holidays and events, NYSE: holidays and trading hours, SIFMA: holiday schedule

What the USPS lists show for Christmas Day

USPS lists Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 for 2026 and on Saturday, December 25, 2027 for 2027. For 2027 USPS also says Post Offices are open on the Friday before, Friday, December 24, 2027. USPS wording on Priority Mail Express and on guaranteed delivery on a holiday, and on that Friday, is quoted below.

Our fastest domestic shipping service, Priority Mail Express® (PME) delivers 7 days a week, 365 days a year (with limited exceptions) to most U.S. addresses and PO Box™ addresses with a money-back guarantee.
USPS FAQ: Priority Mail Express Service
Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.
USPS FAQ: Priority Mail Express Service
Delivery guaranteed for a Sunday or holiday is charged a premium fee (see Notice 123—Price List).
Domestic Mail Manual 113, section 1.5
Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, and Friday, Dec. 24, and deliveries will occur as normal.
USPS: Holidays & events (2027 list)

Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: Priority Mail Express Service, Domestic Mail Manual 113

Christmas Day 2027

Christmas Day 2027 falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027.

OPM lists Friday, December 24, 2027 as the federal holiday observance, so federal offices are closed on that Friday (5 U.S.C. 6103).

USPS says: “Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, and Friday, Dec. 24, and deliveries will occur as normal.”

USPS lists Christmas Day itself on Saturday, December 25, 2027, when Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.

Source: OPM: Federal Holidays, Federal Reserve Financial Services: holiday schedules, USPS: holidays and events, NYSE: holidays and trading hours, SIFMA: holiday schedule

Related pages

The same question for other holidays

Questions

Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Day 2026?

Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Friday, December 25, 2026, for Christmas Day, and regular mail is not delivered. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.”

Is mail delivered on Christmas Day 2026?

No regular mail. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.” Christmas Day is on the USPS 2026 holiday list: Friday, December 25, 2026.

Does USPS deliver on Christmas Day 2026, including Priority Mail Express?

USPS says: “Our fastest domestic shipping service, Priority Mail Express® (PME) delivers 7 days a week, 365 days a year (with limited exceptions) to most U.S. addresses and PO Box™ addresses with a money-back guarantee.” USPS also says: “Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.”

Is the Post Office open on Christmas Day 2027?

Christmas Day 2027 falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. OPM lists Friday, December 24, 2027 as the federal holiday observance, so federal offices are closed on that Friday (5 U.S.C. 6103). USPS says: “Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, and Friday, Dec. 24, and deliveries will occur as normal.” USPS lists Christmas Day itself on Saturday, December 25, 2027, when Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.

Are banks open on Christmas Day 2026?

Closed: Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Friday, December 25, 2026. The Federal Reserve Bank page has the FedACH and payment details.

Is the stock market open on Christmas Day 2026?

NYSE is closed on Friday, December 25, 2026. The stock market page has the SIFMA bond market status.

Sources: OPM: Federal Holidays · 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays · Federal Reserve Financial Services: holiday schedules · Federal Reserve Board: holiday schedule · USPS: holidays and events · NYSE: holidays and trading hours · SIFMA: holiday schedule