The United States Postal Service (USPS) observes 11 federal holidays in 2023. Each of the USPS holidays is listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 2* | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 16 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 20 | Washington’s Birthday |
| Monday, May 29 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Tuesday, July 4 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 4 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 9 | Columbus Day |
| Saturday, November 11* | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 23 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Monday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
* If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most USPS employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most USPS employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
Is mail delivered on federal holidays?
The Postal Service (USPS) is closed for all legal public federal holidays. In 2023, there are 11 federal holidays.
What is the busiest holiday for USPS?
The Christmas holiday is the busiest shipping time for USPS. If you will be sending items in the mail you want to be sure arrive by Christmas, be sure to pay attention to the USPS shipping deadlines around the Christmas season.
