The U.S. Postal Service announced all post offices will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of President Washington’s Birthday.
There will be no residential or business deliveries except for Priority Express Mail, according to a news release.
The U.S. Postal Service reminds residents that stamps are available at most grocery, pharmacy and convenience stores.
Below is a list of the 2018 post office holidays. Mail will not be delivered or sent on these days so plan accordingly. It is very important to pay close attention to the information below because many of the days that you might expect the USPS to be closed or open aren’t always as you expect.
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | Monday |
| Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Day | Monday |
| Feb 19 | Presidents’ Day | Monday |
| May 28 | Memorial Day | Monday |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| Sep 3 | Labor Day | Monday |
| Oct 8 | Columbus Day | Monday |
| Nov 12 | Veterans Day (observed) |
Monday |
| Nov 22 | Thanksgiving | Thursday |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Tuesday |
The last thing you want is to expect the mailman to pick up an important package only to find out it is a post office holiday.
Feel free to use this 2018 USPS holiday quick reference guide. For 24/7 access to most postal products and services, go to www.usps.com to print postage online or find the nearest self-service kiosk.
