does the mail run on president's day
No, regular U.S. Postal Service mail does not run on Presidents Day. USPS treats it as a federal holiday, so post offices close and there is no regular mail delivery or pickup that day.
Quick Scoop
- USPS post offices are closed on Presidents Day.
- There is no regular home mail delivery or standard mail collection.
- Normal USPS service resumes the next business day (usually Tuesday).
- Private carriers like UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and DHL usually still deliver, often on a normal or slightly modified schedule.
2026 timing note
In 2026, Presidents Day falls on Monday, February 16, and USPS will be closed with no regular delivery that day; service resumes on Tuesday, February 17.
| Service | Presidents Day status |
|---|---|
| USPS (post office & regular mail) | Closed, no regular delivery or pickup. | [7][9][3][5]
| UPS | Pickup and delivery generally operate as usual; some economy services delayed by a day. | [3][5]
| FedEx | Ground and home delivery operate, sometimes on a modified schedule. | [5][3]
| Amazon / DHL | Typically maintain normal package delivery schedules. | [5]
If you need something to arrive on or right after Presidents Day, try to mail it a few days early or use a private carrier that’s still running that Monday.
TL;DR: USPS mail doesn’t run on Presidents Day, but UPS, FedEx, and many private carriers usually still do.
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