Is the Post Office Open on New Year's Day 2027?
Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Friday, January 1, 2027, for New Year's 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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Maintained by Archie Chang · Dates and sources checked November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
The answer for New Year's Day 2027
USPS lists New Year's Day on its 2027 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.
Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.
Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: No mail delivery?, USPS location finder
What else is open on New Year's Day 2027
| Who | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices | Closed | OPM lists Friday, January 1, 2027 as the New Year's 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 Banks | Closed | New Year's 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) | Closed | New Year's Day is on the USPS holiday list: no regular mail delivery.Source: USPS: holidays and events |
| NYSE | Closed | New Year's Day is on NYSE's holiday list.Source: NYSE: holidays and trading hours |
| The bond market (SIFMA recommendation) | Closed | SIFMA recommends a full close.Source: SIFMA: holiday schedule |
What the USPS lists show for New Year's Day
USPS listed New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and lists it on Friday, January 1, 2027 for 2027. New Year's Day 2027 (Friday, January 1, 2027) is a postal holiday, so Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.
For Priority Mail Express and for guaranteed delivery on a holiday, USPS wording 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.
Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.
Delivery guaranteed for a Sunday or holiday is charged a premium fee (see Notice 123—Price List).
Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: Priority Mail Express Service, Domestic Mail Manual 113
New Year's Day 2028
New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
When we checked on November 1, 2026, the USPS holiday page listed 2026 and 2027 only; check USPS for 2028.
Source: Federal Reserve Board: holiday schedule, NYSE Group: 2026, 2027 and 2028 holiday calendar (Dec. 23, 2025), USPS: holidays and events, SIFMA: holiday schedule
Related pages
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- USPS holidays 2026
- Federal holidays 2027
- Federal holiday checker
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Questions
Is the Post Office Open on New Year's Day 2027?
Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Friday, January 1, 2027, for New Year's 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 New Year's Day 2027?
No regular mail. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.” New Year's Day is on the USPS 2027 holiday list: Friday, January 1, 2027.
Does Priority Mail Express deliver on New Year's Day 2027?
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 New Year's Day 2028?
New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday, January 1, 2028. When we checked on November 1, 2026, the USPS holiday page listed 2026 and 2027 only; check USPS for 2028.
Are banks open on New Year's Day 2027?
Closed: Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Friday, January 1, 2027. The Federal Reserve Bank page has the FedACH and payment details.
Is the stock market open on New Year's Day 2027?
NYSE is closed on Friday, January 1, 2027. 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 · NYSE Group: 2026, 2027 and 2028 holiday calendar (Dec. 23, 2025)