Is the Post Office Open on Veterans Day 2026?
Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans 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 Veterans Day 2026
USPS lists Veterans Day on its 2026 holiday list. On postal holidays Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.
The USPS news release quoted below is from Veterans Day 2025; check USPS for what applies in 2026.
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.
All Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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 Veterans Day 2026
| Who | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices | Closed | OPM lists Wednesday, November 11, 2026 as the Veterans 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 | Veterans 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 | Veterans Day is on the USPS holiday list: no regular mail delivery.Source: USPS: holidays and events |
| NYSE | Open | Open for regular trading hours: Veterans Day is not 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 |
Veterans Day 2027
Veterans Day 2027 falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027.
OPM lists that day as the Veterans Day holiday, so federal offices are closed.
USPS lists Veterans 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
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Questions
Is the Post Office Open on Veterans Day 2026?
Post Offices (per USPS) are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans 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 Veterans Day 2026?
No regular mail. USPS says: “Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.” Veterans Day is on the USPS 2026 holiday list: Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Does Priority Mail Express deliver on Veterans Day 2026?
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.” For Veterans Day 2025 a USPS news release said: “All Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12.”
Is the Post Office open on Veterans Day 2027?
Veterans Day 2027 falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. OPM lists that day as the Veterans Day holiday, so federal offices are closed. USPS lists Veterans Day on its 2027 holiday list, so Post Offices (per USPS) are closed and regular mail is not delivered.
Are banks open on Veterans Day 2026?
Closed: Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Federal Reserve Bank page has the FedACH and payment details.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day 2026?
NYSE is open for regular trading hours on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The stock market page has the SIFMA bond market status.