September 3, 2026 Labor Day, the federal holiday that recognizes the contributions of workers, will be observed on Monday, Sept. 7. The first Labor Day observance was organized by the Central Labor Union and took place on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. Many states and localities followed suit in the proceeding years, and … Read more
June 26, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Monday, July 6. Post Offices will be open, and deliveries will occur as normal on Friday, July 3. Customers are reminded that … Read more
June 17, 2026 The Postal Service will observe Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth is the oldest known nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday gets its name from the date in 1865 when more than 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced … Read more
June 5, 2026 Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices … Read more
May 21, 2026 Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country, will be observed on Monday, May 25. The first national commemoration took place in 1868 after Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union soldiers … Read more
May 12, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and … 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 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
