CHARLESTON WV — Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, November 12, in observance of the Veterans Day observed holiday. There will be no regular mail delivery and limited collection runs will be conducted throughout Charleston and the Appalachian District which encompasses ZIP Codes: 240-243, 245-259, 261-268, 37620-21, 37625, and 41503. 

Although, there will not be regular mail delivery on the Veterans Day observed holiday, Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year and will be delivered on November 12.

Normal delivery and collection schedules will resume Tuesday, November 13.

Commercial mailers are encouraged to not hold their mail until Tuesday, rather they are afforded an opportunity to get their mail inducted into the system earlier than normal. Bulk Mail Acceptance Units (BMEU) in the graph below will open on the Monday, November 12 holiday for dropping off mail which will assist mail processing in alleviating some of the strain on the system due to heavy volumes arriving the day after the holiday.

Important Note to Customers: to Customers are encouraged to call Christina McComas at 304-747-8221 to schedule mail pickup on the holiday. Minimum volumes are needed in order to request a pickup; accurate estimates are required. USPS would to have any one of these minimums met in order to schedule a pickup: 400 letters; 100 large envelopes; 25 packages.

Important Note to Commercial Mailers: Whereas drop shipments will be accepted at the following BMEU’s, Customers must ensure funds are in their accounts prior to close of business on Saturday, November 10th before dropping mail. Monday.  Funds will not be able to be accepted on the Monday holiday.  

For added customer convenience, Self-Service Kiosks (SSKs) are available at the following locations to obtain many postal products and services. 

Roanoke-Cave Spring Branch, 4069 Postal Drive SW, VA 24018
Roanoke, 419 Rutherford Ave NE, VA 24022
Blacksburg, 909 University Blvd, VA 24060
Christiansburg, 350 Arbor Dr., VA 24073
Salem,  320 W Main St., VA 24153
Lynchburg, 3300 Odd Fellows Rd, VA 24506
Charleston, 1002 Lee Street East, WV 25301
Huntington-Downtown Station, 1200 Veterans Memorial Blvd, WV  25701
Martinsburg, 1355 Old Courthouse Sq., WV 25404

Using a credit or debit card, these self-service kiosks enable customers to conduct business at their convenience. SSKs enable customers to:

• Purchase self-adhesive “Print-On-Demand” stamps.
• Weigh, calculate and purchase postage in amounts for items weighing up to 70lbs.
• Send items via Priority Express Mail, Priority Mail and First Class Mail, as well as by Parcel Post services.
• Look up ZIP Codes and obtain Postal Service mailing information.
• Obtain Priority Express Mail, Certified Mail, and Return Receipts
• Purchase USPS Tracking™ service.
• Obtain a purchase receipt.
• Pay Post Office Box rents.

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