Is the Post Office Open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for Thanksgiving Day, and regular mail is not delivered. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.”
Maintained by Archie Chang · Dates and sources checked November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
The answer for Thanksgiving 2026
USPS lists Thanksgiving 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.
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 Thanksgiving 2026
| Who | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices | Closed | OPM lists Thursday, November 26, 2026 as the Thanksgiving 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 | Thanksgiving 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 | Thanksgiving Day is on the USPS holiday list: no regular mail delivery.Source: USPS: holidays and events |
| NYSE | Closed | Thanksgiving 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 |
The day after Thanksgiving
On Friday, November 27, 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 Friday is Black Friday; the same questions for it are answered on our Black Friday 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 Thanksgiving Day
USPS lists Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2026 for 2026 and on Thursday, November 25, 2027 for 2027. USPS wording on Priority Mail Express and on guaranteed delivery on a holiday 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
Thanksgiving 2027
Thanksgiving 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027.
OPM lists that day as the Thanksgiving Day holiday, so federal offices are closed.
USPS lists Thanksgiving Day on its 2027 holiday list, so 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
- Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving 2026?
- Is the Stock Market Open on Thanksgiving 2026?
- Is the Post Office Open on Black Friday 2026?
- Post Office holiday checker
- USPS holidays 2026
- Federal holidays 2026
- Federal holiday checker
The same question for other holidays
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- Is the Post Office Open on Black Friday 2026?
- Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Eve 2026?
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- Is the Post Office Open on Presidents Day 2027?
- Is the Post Office Open on Good Friday 2027?
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- Is the Post Office Open on Juneteenth 2027?
- Is the Post Office Open on Labor Day 2027?
- Is the Post Office Open on Columbus Day 2027?
- Is the Post Office Open on New Year's Eve 2026?
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Questions
Is the Post Office Open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 2026?
No regular mail. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.” Thanksgiving Day is on the USPS 2026 holiday list: Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Does USPS deliver on Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 2027?
Thanksgiving 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027. OPM lists that day as the Thanksgiving Day holiday, so federal offices are closed. USPS lists Thanksgiving Day on its 2027 holiday list, so Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.
Are banks open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Closed: Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The Federal Reserve Bank page has the FedACH and payment details.
Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving 2026?
NYSE is closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The stock market page has the SIFMA bond market status.