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Is the Post Office Open on Juneteenth 2026? USPS Holiday Schedule
Post offices are closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. Here is what that means for regular mail delivery, Post Office retail counters, USPS.com, and private carrier alternatives.
Quick answer
No. Post offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth National Independence Day.
USPS says all Post Office locations will be closed on June 19. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Some self-service options may still be available in many Post Office lobbies, depending on the location.
- Last updated:
- June 2026
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Holiday service details can vary by local facility and carrier service type.
Is There Mail Delivery on Juneteenth 2026?
No regular USPS mail delivery is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026.
That means most regular residential and business mail will not be delivered that day. If someone is waiting for a letter, bill, check, package, or other regular mail item, delivery should continue after the holiday.
USPS retail counter services will also be closed, so users should not expect to buy postage, send a package at the counter, or get in-person help from a postal clerk on Juneteenth.
What USPS Services Are Closed on June 19?
Post Office retail counters
Retail windows are not operating on this holiday.
Regular mail delivery
Regular residential mail delivery is paused for Juneteenth.
Business mail delivery
Most regular business mail is paused for the holiday.
Package drop-off at the counter
Counter drop-off depends on retail window service, which is closed.
In-person USPS customer service
In-person help from a postal clerk is not available.
Online USPS services
USPS.com tools may still be available while locations are closed.
Self-service kiosks
Availability can vary by Post Office lobby and local access rules.
PO Box lobby access
Lobby access can vary by building, hours, and local security rules.
Some Post Office lobbies may have self-service kiosks or PO Box areas available even when the retail counter is closed. Access can vary by building, lobby hours, and local security rules, so it is smart to check your local Post Office before making a trip.
When Will Mail Delivery Resume?
USPS says regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Because Juneteenth falls on a Friday in 2026, some mail routes may be busier after the holiday. Delivery times can vary, especially in areas with higher mail volume.
Can I Still Use USPS.com on Juneteenth?
Yes. USPS online services can still be used while Post Office locations are closed.
- Track packages
- Buy stamps
- Print shipping labels
- Schedule a pickup
- Look up ZIP Codes
- Find Post Office locations and hours
Online tools are the best option if you need USPS help during the holiday and do not need in-person retail service.
Does Priority Mail Express Deliver on Juneteenth?
Priority Mail Express is USPS's premium service and may still have holiday delivery in many cases. However, holiday handling can depend on the shipment, location, and service details.
The safest option is to check your tracking number on USPS.com or confirm the service details before mailing something urgent.
Are UPS and FedEx Open on Juneteenth 2026?
If you need to ship something urgently, UPS and FedEx may be options, but their schedules are different from USPS.
UPS
UPS lists Juneteenth 2026 as a day when UPS pickup and delivery services are available, and The UPS Store locations are open.
FedEx
FedEx publishes a yearly holiday operations schedule. For 2026, users should check the FedEx holiday schedule because some services may operate normally while others may have modified service.
Local store hours can still vary, especially for retail locations, so users should check the nearest UPS Store or FedEx Office before going.
Why Is USPS Closed on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday observed on June 19. Since USPS observes federal holidays, Post Office locations close and regular mail delivery pauses for the day.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free.
Bottom Line
Post offices are closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth. There will be no regular USPS mail delivery and no regular retail counter service that day.
Regular USPS mail delivery and Post Office retail services are expected to resume on Saturday, June 20, 2026. For urgent shipping, check UPS, FedEx, or USPS online services before you go.
Planning note
This page is general information for planning purposes. Always check USPS.com, UPS.com, FedEx.com, or your local location for current service details.
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