USPS Holidays 2026: When Post Offices Close and Mail Stops
USPS lists 11 postal holidays in 2026. Post Offices are closed and regular mail is not delivered on them, and the table below gives each date. Check today's status on is the Post Office open today.
Maintained by Archie Chang · USPS pages checked on November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
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USPS holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Post Offices and delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. USPS says Post Offices are open on Friday, July 3, and deliveries occur as normal |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
“Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays.”
“Post Offices will be open on Friday, July 3, and deliveries will occur as normal.”
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are the last three. For Veterans Day, see the Veterans Day 2026 page.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
“If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for some USPS employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.”
“If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most USPS employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.”
Federal agencies follow a different list for the same days; see federal holidays 2026 and federal holidays 2027.
USPS holidays 2027
USPS also lists its 2027 holidays on the same page.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Post Offices and delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| January 18, 2027 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Presidents Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Memorial Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| June 19, 2027 | Saturday | Juneteenth | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. USPS says Post Offices are open on Friday, June 18, and deliveries occur as normal |
| July 5, 2027 | Monday | Independence Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. July 4, 2027 is a Sunday; USPS lists the following Monday |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labor Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Columbus Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| November 25, 2027 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. USPS says Post Offices are open on Friday, December 24, and deliveries occur as normal |
“Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, and Friday, Dec. 24, and deliveries will occur as normal.”
What is delivered on a holiday
“Priority Mail Express® mailpieces and Amazon parcels are the only pieces of mail eligible for Sunday delivery.”
“Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.”
Frequently asked questions
How many USPS holidays are there in 2026?
11. USPS lists New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. USPS lists 11 holidays for 2027.
Is Columbus Day a postal holiday?
Yes. USPS lists Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, and on Monday, October 11, 2027. Regular mail is not delivered on postal holidays.
Is Good Friday a postal holiday?
No. Good Friday is not on the USPS holiday list for 2026 or 2027.
Is Juneteenth a postal holiday?
Yes. USPS lists Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, and on Saturday, June 19, 2027. For 2027, USPS says: “Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, and Friday, Dec. 24, and deliveries will occur as normal.”
Is July 3, 2026 a postal holiday?
No. USPS lists Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USPS says: “Post Offices will be open on Friday, July 3, and deliveries will occur as normal.” USPS also says: “If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for some USPS employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.”
Does USPS deliver mail on holidays?
Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays. USPS says: “Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee.” That sentence is about Priority Mail Express.
Related pages
See is the Post Office open today, the are banks open today checker, the is Veterans Day a federal holiday answer, the is today a federal holiday checker, the federal holidays 2026 and federal holidays 2027 lists, the Veterans Day 2026 page and USPS pay scales.
Sources (checked November 1, 2026): USPS: Holidays & events · USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? · USPS FAQ: Priority Mail Express Service