Understanding the United States Postal Service (USPS) postal holidays is essential for anyone relying on mail services. USPS offices are closed on these designated federal holidays. Meaning, the mail stream halts and no mail is delivered.
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What Are USPS Postal Holidays?
USPS postal holidays are federally recognized days when the United States Postal Service suspends its operations. On these days, there is no mail delivery or pickup, and all Post Offices are closed. These holidays often align with major national observances. Ensuring employees have time to celebrate or observe traditions with their families.
For 2025, the USPS Postal Holidays include:
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
January 1 |
Wednesday |
New Year’s Day |
January 9 |
Thursday |
National Day of Observance for Former President Jimmy Carter |
January 20 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK) |
February 17 |
Monday |
Presidents’ Day |
May 26 |
Monday |
Memorial Day |
June 19 |
Thursday |
Juneteenth Day |
July 4 |
Friday |
Independence Day |
September 1 |
Monday |
Labor Day |
October 13 |
Monday |
Columbus Day |
November 11 |
Tuesday |
Veterans Day |
November 27 |
Thursday |
Thanksgiving |
December 25 |
Thursday |
Christmas Day |
How USPS Postal Holidays Affect Certified Mail
If you rely on Certified Mail for legal documents, business correspondence, or tax filings, understanding these holidays is crucial. On USPS postal holidays:
- No Mail Delivery or Pickup: All Certified Mail will remain stationary until the next business day.
- Post Office Closures: In-person transactions, like purchasing Certified Mail labels, are unavailable. Instead, create USPS Certified Mail, Priority Mail, and Express Mail labels online with Certified Mail Labels. Class and Priority mail labels created on a Postal Holiday will be post marked for the following business day.
- Extended Delivery Times: Expect delays around these holidays due to backlogged mail the following business day.
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Avoiding Delays Around Tax Season
Tax professionals and filers rely on Certified Mail for deadlines. There are three postal holidays in January and one in February. Making it easy to fall behind if you’re planning on mailing letters around those dates. Using Certified Mail Labels ensures you can prepare your mail ahead of time, avoiding last-minute stress.
Certified Mail Labels: Your Partner in Stress-Free Mailing
Planning ahead for USPS postal holidays doesn’t have to be complicated. With Certified Mail Labels, you can create labels for important documents any time—holidays, weekends, or late nights included.
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