Is the post office open today? Will mail be delivered on Dec. 26? Here's what to know about post offices and the holiday status

Some Americans are easing back into work on Friday, Dec. 26, while others are enjoying an unexpected day off. The confusion follows a temporary executive order signed by President Donald Trump. With questions swirling, many are asking the same thing: will mail be delivered, and are post offices open?

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Is Dec. 26 a federal holiday in 2025?

Dec. 26 has been designated a federal holiday for 2025 only, following a temporary executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The order also declared Dec. 24 a holiday for federal employees. However, the date is not a permanent federal holiday and applies mainly to federal workers, as per a report by Detroit Free Press.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25, remains the only federally recognized holiday during this period. Making Dec. 26 permanent would require congressional approval and a signed law, as was done with Juneteenth in 2021.

Is the post office open today?

Despite the temporary federal holiday, the U.S. Postal Service is fully operational on Dec. 26. Post office retail lobbies are open, and mail delivery is running on a normal schedule.

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Will mail be delivered on Dec. 26?

“Post Office retail lobbies will be open and our letter carriers will be delivering mail on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26," according to an email from the Postal Service, as per a report by Detroit Free Press and Herald Tribune.

Since USPS operates as an independent establishment funded largely through postage sales, it is not bound by federal office closures in the same way other agencies are.

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Are FedEx and UPS open today?

Private delivery companies have also returned to regular operations. FedEx is running standard pickup and delivery services, while UPS has resumed service after observing Christmas Day, as per a report by Detroit Free Press.

Banks, private retailers, and most businesses are also open on Dec. 26. While some federal offices may be closed due to the executive order, the day does not function as a widespread public holiday for most Americans.

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FAQs

Will mail be delivered on Dec. 26?
Yes. USPS mail delivery operates as normal.

Are post offices open the day after Christmas?
Yes. Retail counters and services are open.