OMAHA, NE – Omaha Postmaster Keith Reid has announced that all stations and branches will close at noon on December 24th and December 31st.  This is due to the widely observed holidays and the reduced need for postal transactions.  Post Office Box and regular mail delivery will be provided.  All stations and branches will have package pickup service using the outer lobby dutch doors until 5 p.m.

Retail postal services will be available at Self Service Ship & Mail Centers, located in four postal lobbies in Omaha, which allow customers to purchase stamps, and weigh and mail cards and packages 24/7 using their debit or credit cards. The machines are easy to use and are located at the following stations & branches:

Retail postal services will also be available at area Hy-Vee stores which have Contract Post Offices.

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