USPS does not deliver regular mail on Presidents Day, and post offices are closed because it is a federal holiday and part of the official USPS holiday schedule.

Does USPS Deliver on Presidents Day? (Quick Scoop)

Short answer

  • No, USPS does not deliver regular mail on Presidents Day.
  • Post office retail counters are closed, but some self-service options and online tools are still available.

Think of it as a planned “pause day” for USPS in the middle of winter—annoying if you’re waiting on a package, but completely normal in their yearly schedule.

What actually happens on Presidents Day?

Here’s what you can expect specifically for Presidents Day (like in 2026, when it falls on Monday, Feb. 16):

  • No regular USPS mail delivery (letters, bills, standard packages, etc.).
  • No regular USPS mail collection from blue street boxes.
  • Post office retail lobbies (where you buy stamps, ship packages, etc.) are closed.
  • Normal USPS delivery and retail service resume the next business day (Tuesday).

Presidents Day is one of the official federal holidays that USPS observes every year, so this pattern repeats annually even if the exact date changes.

What services do work on Presidents Day?

Even though the counters are closed and trucks are off their usual routes, USPS doesn’t totally “disappear” for the day:

  • USPS.com is still up 24/7
    You can:

    • Buy postage
    • Print shipping labels
    • Schedule a future pickup
    • Track packages and manage Informed Delivery

  • Self-service kiosks & lobby access (where available)
    Some post office lobbies stay open for:

    • PO Box access
    • Self-Service Kiosks (SSKs) to weigh items and print postage
  • PO Boxes
    At many locations, you can still get into the PO Box area even though the staffed counter is closed.

It’s a bit like a store with the main lights off but the vending machines still running.

What about UPS, FedEx, Amazon and others?

This is where things get slightly confusing, because private carriers don’t always follow the federal-holiday pattern.

  • UPS
    • Often runs normal pickup and delivery on Presidents Day.
    • UPS Store locations typically stay open.
  • FedEx
    • Usually offers modified service: most operations continue, but with some schedule tweaks or limited services.
  • Amazon & DHL
    • Commonly keep delivering as usual on Presidents Day, though this can vary by region and service type.

Because these companies aren’t federal agencies, they treat Presidents Day more as a “business decision” than a mandatory closure.

Mini forum-style take: why this is always a trending question

Every year, this question spikes around mid-February because:

“My tracking says out for delivery but someone told me it’s a federal holiday—so… is it coming or not?”

A few common “takes” people share in discussions:

  1. The planner:
    Schedules all important mail earlier that week, treats Presidents Day like a mini shipping blackout.
  1. The surprised shopper:
    Orders something on Friday, expects Monday delivery, then finds the post office doors locked and wonders if the system is broken.
  1. The workaround pro:
    Uses UPS/FedEx or Amazon for urgent stuff that needs a Monday delivery, and saves USPS for non-urgent shipments.

In other words, the confusion keeps the topic “trending,” even though USPS’s rule is the same every year: no regular delivery, no open counters on Presidents Day.

Quick planning tips for future Presidents Days

Use this as a mental checklist any time Presidents Day is coming up:

  1. Mail important letters and packages at least 1–2 business days earlier.
  2. Don’t count on a USPS delivery or pickup on that Monday.
  3. Check if your local post office lobby or kiosk is open for PO Boxes and self-service.
  4. For time-sensitive shipments, confirm schedules with UPS, FedEx, Amazon, or DHL directly.

If you like, I can help you draft a short reminder note or calendar text so you don’t get caught off guard next Presidents Day. TL;DR:
No, USPS does not deliver regular mail on Presidents Day, and post office counters are closed, but you can still use USPS.com, some self-service kiosks, and PO Box access; private carriers like UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and DHL often keep running with normal or modified schedules.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.