USPS Veterans Day Closure 2025: Post Offices Closed Nov 11

If you’re trying to ship something right before or after November 11, the last thing you need is a closed post office door. USPS just confirmed that every one of its roughly 31,000 branches will shut down for the full 24 hours on Veterans Day — but here’s the catch: not all delivery stops; Priority Mail Express keeps moving, and self-service kiosks stay open at over 2,600 locations. Here’s what that means for your mail and packages.

USPS Closure Date: November 11 · Federal Holiday Status: Yes · Post Offices Affected: All branches · Package Delivery Note: Limited on holidays · Affected Services: Retail, mail delivery

Here are the key facts about this closure in structured form:

Is Veterans Day a US postal holiday?

Yes, and it’s one of the ten federal holidays that trigger a complete USPS shutdown. The United States Postal Service announced on October 29, 2025, that every branch will be closed for the full 24 hours on Tuesday, November 11 (USPS Official Release). No retail services, no window pickups, no Passport appointments — nothing that requires a USPS employee.

Closure details for 2025

The closure applies uniformly across all roughly 31,000 locations. There are no regional exceptions for Veterans Day, unlike some weather-related situations where coastal offices might stay open. This isn’t a reduced-hours day either — it’s a complete halt of counter operations.

Mail vs package delivery

Here’s the nuance that trips people up: USPS doesn’t deliver regular mail on federal holidays, but Priority Mail Express keeps running. That means if you’re expecting a time-sensitive document shipped via Express, it should still arrive November 11. Standard packages, however, follow the same blackout as letter mail.

Is USPS still delivering Amazon packages?

Not through standard USPS delivery routes. The Postal Service contracted with Amazon for last-mile deliveries, but those routes don’t operate on federal holidays the way they do on normal days. When USPS isn’t delivering mail, the Amazon contract drivers typically don’t have their usual routes to run.

Holiday package exceptions

The only USPS exception is Priority Mail Express, which the service maintains operates 365 days a year including holidays (USPS Official Release). Anything sent via standard Priority, First-Class, or Ground Advantage sits until November 12 at the earliest.

Rural delivery risks

Rural carriers often have less frequent pickup schedules to begin with. If you’re in a rural route area, a package that misses the Tuesday, November 11 window might sit an extra day or two in the queue since the Wednesday morning route may already be planned around the closure.

Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?

Veterans Day falls on November 11 every year, and it has been a federal holiday since 1938. The date marks the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918, which ended World War I combat operations. Congress designated November 11 as a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Date and observance

When November 11 falls on a weekend, the federal government typically observes the holiday on the closest weekday — either the preceding Friday or following Monday. In 2025, November 11 is a Tuesday, so the observed date aligns with the calendar date exactly (AARP).

This matters for planning because it means the workweek disruption hits on a normal Tuesday rather than being shifted.

Banks typically observe the holiday, though ATMs stay functional. Schools also commonly close, though this depends on district calendars.

Are banks closed on Veterans Day?

Most banks close on Veterans Day. The Federal Reserve System doesn’t operate on federal holidays, which means wire transfers, ACH transactions, and interbank settlements pause for the day. Major retail banks — Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi — follow the Fed’s schedule and close their branches.

2025 bank status

The pattern is consistent: if a bank observes federal holidays, Veterans Day is on the list. Smaller regional banks and credit unions often follow the same schedule to align with correspondent banking relationships. You’ll want to check your specific institution, but assume branch closures unless you’ve confirmed otherwise.

Related services

ATMs remain operational — no bank closes those. Online and mobile banking continues to function for most transactions. Bill pay through your bank might show a processing delay if it relies on batch ACH runs that typically settle on business days. Direct deposits scheduled for November 11 may arrive a day late depending on your employer’s payroll system.

Is FedEx open on Veterans Day?

FedEx operates on a different model than USPS. While the Postal Service is a federal agency bound by federal holiday closures, FedEx is a private company that runs modified operations on most holidays. Veterans Day isn’t a FedEx shutdown day — deliveries continue, though pickup schedules may be reduced at some locations.

UPS and alternatives

UPS also keeps moving on Veterans Day. Their ground and air services operate on a reduced holiday schedule rather than a complete stop. This makes FedEx and UPS viable alternatives if you need to ship something urgent and USPS isn’t an option. Both carriers maintain customer service lines and most drop-off locations open.

Overnight options

FedEx Overnight and UPS Next Day Air remain viable on Veterans Day — those are core products for private carriers. Expect to pay standard holiday surcharges if your package crosses midnight thresholds. Drop locations include FedEx Office stores, UPS Store franchisees, and authorized shipping centers, which operate under their own schedules.

The takeaway: private carriers cost more than USPS on Veterans Day, but you’re paying for reliability when the Postal Service shuts down entirely.

“We’re encouraging customers who need to send mail or packages to plan ahead and utilize the available options before the closure.”

— USPS media contact Cathy Purcell (USPS Official Release)

For readers looking to connect this to broader federal holiday planning, US Federal Holidays Guide covers the full annual schedule and how other agencies observe these dates.