Is the Post Office Open Today?
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Today is Presidents' Day, and if you have the day off, well, you and your mail carrier have something in common. That's because the third Monday in February is about more than mattress deals and other awesome Presidents' Day sales—it's also a federal holiday honoring George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other U.S. presidents, which means all non-essential government offices are closed.
So, is there mail on Presidents' Day? you may be wondering. Before you venture out to your mailbox, here's what you need to know about how the holiday affects snail mail and other package delivery services, including UPS, FedEx, and Amazon Prime.
Is the post office open today?
No. Your local post office is on the list of what's closed on Presidents' Day, February 20, 2023. If you need assistance with posting a package, it will have to wait until tomorrow. Out of stamps? You can pick up a booklet of USPS Forever stamps at most grocery stories and many pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens (as long as it's a major chain, it's most likely open). And, of course, you can still drop your mail in those blue USPS collection boxes for pickup tomorrow.
Will I get mail today?
Regular USPS mail is not delivered on Presidents' Day. In some circumstances, priority packages will be delivered. If you're expecting something urgent, keep an eye on the tracking number. Otherwise, be on the lookout on Tuesday.
Do UPS and FedEx deliver on Presidents' Day? What about Amazon Prime?
UPS, FedEx, and Amazon are not government-owned companies, so for the most part Presidents' Day will be business as usual. You'll see their trucks and vans on the road, and UPS and FedEx stores will be open. But there are some minor exceptions:
Packages sent via UPS SurePost or UPS Mail Innovations will be delayed by one day due to Presidents' Day, according to UPS.com. Why? UPS works with USPS to provide these economy and high-volume services, so the federal holiday affects them.
Depending on your location, pickup times may be earlier for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy, according FedEx.com.
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