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Dec. 26, 2025

Long Island Post Offices Will Be Open New Year’s Eve, Closed New Year’s Day

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MELVILLE, NY — Post Offices across Long Island will be open during regular business hours on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. However, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, all offices will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Local hours at all post offices are available at USPS.com.

USPS customers have many options for postal services when the Post Office is closed. Customers can visit the USPS.com store anytime, anywhere at https://store.usps.com/ to order free Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes, stamps, shipping supplies and more.

They can also visit the Postal Locator to locate the nearest Post Offices. Don’t have access to a computer? Call 800-ASK-USPS for information on locations near you. Additionally, the 24-hour Post Office is always open by calling 800-STAMP-24.

For holiday related information – including how to order free Postal Service shipping supplies – visit usps.com/holidaynews.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

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