Is the post office open on Veterans Day 2024?

This year, Veterans Day falls on Monday, November 11th.

The annual holiday is set aside each year to honor American veterans for their service to the nation, and the day is often celebrated with parades and ceremonies to commemorate the occasion.

In addition to recognition from fellow Americans, veterans will also receive special discounts at many restaurants and stores on November 11th.

If you have time off in November, you may be planning to run a few errands, including dropping off or picking up packages or other USPS matters.

In this case, you may be wondering if the post office is open on Veterans Day.

Since November 11th is a federal holiday, this is a fair question considering that most schools, banks, and even the US stock market are closed on Monday.

But what about the USPS and other shipping providers like UPS and FedEx? Will it be business as usual on Monday November 11th?

Whether you need to mail something or are waiting for an important letter or package to arrive, here's what you need to know about USPS hours on Veterans Day this year.

Each year, the USPS observes 11 federal holidays. These include the following:

New Year
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples Day
Veterans Day
thanksgiving
Christmas.

Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, the post office will be closed and there will be no mail delivery on Monday, November 11th.

This is something to keep in mind if you're expecting a check or important document, need to send something urgent, or want to start sending your Christmas cards quickly.

The USPS will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th and mail delivery will continue as usual.

Will UPS and FedEx deliver on Veterans Day 2024?

Good news. Although post offices will remain closed on Monday, November 11, UPS locations will remain open and deliveries will continue as usual. You can find local opening times here.

FedEx ground, express and freight services will be available on Veterans Day, but are subject to changes and possible delays. However, FedEx Office Print & Ship Center locations remain open for business. You can find local opening times here.

On which other federal holidays will the post office be closed in 2024?

With only a few months left in 2024, there are only two holidays left that the USPS will be closed. They are:

Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28th
Christmas Day | Wednesday December 25th

Is the post office open on Veterans Day 2024?