The U.S. Postal Service observes 11 official holidays annually, including Veterans Day. Post offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, and the Postal Service will not deliver regular mail or packages on that date.
Here are the Postal Service holidays for 2024:
- New Year’s Day: Monday, Jan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 15
- Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 19
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2
- Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14
- Veterans Day: Monday, Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 28
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, Dec. 25
2024 Postal Holidays
| Post Office Closed | Holiday | LetterStream Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 01 | New Year’s Day 2024 (observed) | Closed – also early close on Fri (12/29/2023) |
| Monday, January 15 * | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Open and Mailing * |
| Monday, February 19 * | Presidents’ Day | Open and Mailing * |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day | Closed |
| Wednesday, June 19 * | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Open and Mailing * |
| Thursday, July 04 | Independence Day | Closed |
| Monday, September 02 | Labor Day | Closed |
| Monday, October 14 * | Columbus Day | Open and Mailing * |
| Monday, November 11 * | Veterans Day | Open and Mailing * |
| Thursday, November 28 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed – also early close on Wed (11/27/2024) |
| Wednesday, December 25 | Christmas Day | Closed – also early close on Tue (12/24/2024) |
| Wednesday, January 01 | New Year’s Day 2025 | Closed – also early close on Tue (12/31/2024) |
| Other Important Dates To Keep In Mind | ||
| Annual Tax Day – Monday, April 15th, 2024 | ||
| 1099s Due – Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 | ||
| W-2’s Due – Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 | ||
| Insurance Open Enrollment Season – November 2024 thru January 2025 | ||
*LetterStream can still mail your letters on these special USPS holidays. **Additionally, LetterStream will be closing at noon the Friday prior to Christmas day and New Years day. If you plan to visit your local post office on those days, we recommend giving them a call to make sure they are still open. Source: United States Postal Service website (www.usps.com) http://about.usps.com/newsroom/events/ | ||
USPS Holidays & Events 2024 New Year’s Day – January 1st: USPS offices will be closed to observe the national holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 17th: USPS offices will be closed in honor of the civil rights leader’s birthday. Presidents Day – February 21st: USPS offices will be closed to commemorate the accomplishments of past presidents. Memorial Day – May 30th: USPS offices will be closed to remember and honor fallen military service members. Independence Day – July 4th: USPS offices will be closed to celebrate the nation’s independence. Please note that these are just a few examples of the holidays and events USPS will observe in 2024. For a complete list, please refer to the USPS Holidays and Events 2024 document.