Plan in advance, folks, because the United States Postal Service is shutting down for a day, and the mail will not operate on Nov. 11.
Why USPS Observes Veterans Day Nationwide
That date commemorates Veterans Day, a federal holiday devoted to honoring America’s military veterans. In a latest announcement, the Postal Service stated that regular mail delivery and retail services will halt on Tuesday, November 11, and continue as normal from Wednesday, November 12.Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner stated, “On this important day we honor the military veterans who have served our nation. The Postal Service is proud to be one of the largest civilian employers of America’s veterans. Their dedication, discipline and commitment to service enrich our organization and strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.”
Services That Will Still Be Available During the Closure
Although physical post offices will be closed, the USPS highlighted that customers can still use the postal services through more than 2,600 self-service kiosks situated in the country. These automated kiosks enables users to:- Print postage for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and international shipments
- Purchase stamps
- Weigh and mail packages
- Track parcels conveniently
USPS Post Offices Closed on November 11: What to Expect
This one-day halt is part of USPS’s observance of Veterans Day, not an indication of a shutdown or service interruption. Customers intending to mail time-sensitive packages or letters are recommended to do so before the holiday or wait until regular operations restart the following day.In short, postal offices will be closed, mail will be paused on Nov. 11, but online and kiosk services continue to be operational for those who need them.
FAQs:
Q1. Why is USPS closing on November 11?The closure is to observe Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring military service members.
Q2. Will mail be delivered on Veterans Day?
No, regular mail delivery and retail post office services will be halted for the day.
