February 12, 2026 Washington’s Birthday, also known as Presidents Day, will be observed Monday, Feb. 16. The annual observance began in the early 19th century. After George Washington’s death in 1799, his birthday — Feb. 22 — was celebrated informally across the young nation. In 1879, Congress declared Feb. 22 a federal holiday. A 1968 … Read more
February 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and … Read more
January 31, 2026 A Federal judge in New Jersey dismissed the USPS overtime‑deduction lawsuit because the plaintiffs failed to show that any alleged violations actually occurred in New Jersey, leaving the court without personal jurisdiction. The dismissal is without prejudice, and the workers have 30 days from Feb. 2, 2026 to refile with proper location‑specific … Read more
January 19, 2026 Today we honor the legacy of a true champion of justice and equality, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we celebrate his birthday, let’s remember his powerful words as we put effort into action: “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with … Read more
January 15, 2026 The Postal Service announced significantly improved delivery performance during this past holiday season, a result of large investments in technology and enhanced logistical planning and execution. Letters and packages were delivered on average within 2.5 days between Nov. 15 and Jan. 9. The average was 2.8 days for the same period last year. On-time … Read more
January 15, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 19. King helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his landmark “I Have a Dream” speech. He also helped pave the way for the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. … Read more
January 5, 2026 FMLA2026-2: Whether FMLA leave may be used for time spent traveling to or from medical appointments, including where an employee provided the employer with medical certification from a health care provider that confirms the employee’s need for the appointment, but the certification does not address travel to or from the appointment. For … Read more
January 2, 2026 Postal Service employees will have 27 paydays in 2026. The calendar that accompanies this article shows the paycheck dates. Every month will have two paydays, except for January, July and December, which will have three each. All paydays will occur on Friday, except for the year’s 13th payday, which will fall on … Read more
