US post offices open on Christmas Eve, but many closing at noon
The US Postal Service (USPS) has today announced that US Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve (24 December), but many will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon. On New Year’s Eve, the Post Offices will be open regular hours.
Mail delivery will be unaffected.
USPS added that revised hours will be posted at each Post Office, and commercial customers are advised to check with their business mail entry units for specific information about holiday hours of operation.
“Blue collection boxes having final collection times before 12 p.m. will not be affected. However, boxes with final collection times scheduled after 12 p.m. may be picked up early,” added USPS.
“Therefore, mail should be deposited into these mailboxes by 12 p.m. for early pickup on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Customers requiring postal services later on Christmas Eve are encouraged to contact their local Post Office. Customers also may call 1.800.ASK.USPS for additional information.
“Areas where Post Offices may have different hours from this schedule will issue local media announcements specific to their locations.”
As per usual, Post Offices will be closed on Christmas Day itself (25 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January). Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
