NEW YORK, NY – The USPS traces its roots to 1775 during the Second Continental Congress, when Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General. It would not be until 1776 when the United States would declare independence and spark the tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July as Independence Day!

In observance of Independence Day, Post Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. There will be no residential or business delivery with the exception of Priority Mail Express, which is delivered 365 days a year.

Post Offices will be open on a normal schedule on Wednesday, July 3. Normal delivery and collection schedules will resume Friday, July 5.

Though Post Offices might be closed, opportunities to work for the Postal Service remain open at www.usps.com/careers. Click “Search Now” then locate the job posting in your preferred location. Create an e-Career profile and use it to apply for open positions now, or in the future, as positions become available.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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