Nov. 13, 2025
U.S. Postal Service To Observe Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe the Thanksgiving federal holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27. All Post Office locations will be closed and only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Friday, Nov. 28.
With more holidays just around the corner, customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through the more than 2,600 self-service kiosks available in select lobbies nationwide. These kiosks feature:
- Postage printing for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and international shipping;
- Stamps for purchase;
- Ability to weigh and mail packages; and
- Package tracking information.
And, as USPS modernizes its retail locations, more self-service options are becoming available at more locations and include:
- Rapid Dropoff Stations for customers who have already created and printed labels online;
- Label printing for customers to print shipping labels from a merchant-provided QR code; and
- USPS Smart Lockers that allow customers to both drop off and pick up packages, often with 24/7 access available.
Many self-service kiosks are available 24/7, offering customers flexibility and convenience even when Post Offices are closed for the holiday.
For more information on USPS services, visit www.usps.com.
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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.
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