Is the post office open on Veterans Day?
Mail · Veterans Day
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No — there's no mail delivery on Veterans Day, and post offices are closed.
Veterans Day (November 11) is a federal holiday and USPS observes it: no delivery, no window service, no collection pickups. It lands mid-week most years, which makes it easy to forget until the mailbox comes up empty.
November 11 is a fixed date rather than a Monday holiday, so the weekend rule matters here. A Saturday November 11 is observed on the Saturday, with mail running the Friday before; a Sunday November 11 is observed Monday, and Monday is the day without mail.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Closed No mail delivery; post offices closed. |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Closed No mail delivery; post offices closed. |
What else on Veterans Day?
| Who | Status |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed No — banks are closed on Veterans Day. |
| The Stock Market | Open Yes — the stock market is open on Veterans Day. |
| UPS | Open Yes — UPS picks up and delivers on Veterans Day. |
| FedEx | Varies Yes — FedEx delivers on Veterans Day, with pickups on a modified schedule. |
| Federal Offices | Closed No — federal offices are closed on Veterans Day. |
| Trash Pickup | Varies Probably — most cities run normal routes on Veterans Day, but check your hauler. |
| Schools | Varies It depends on your district — many hold class on Veterans Day, and many close. |
Questions people ask
Is the post office open on Veterans Day?
No — retail windows are closed along with delivery. Lobbies with PO Box access may still be unlocked, but no new mail is put up on a holiday.
Checked against the USPS holiday schedule, verified August 2026. When a schedule for a new year has not been published yet, this page says so — it never guesses.