U.S. Postal Service Nationwide Closure on Veterans Day

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will close all of its locations nationwide on November 11 to observe Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring all U.S. military veterans. Although regular mail delivery and retail services will be suspended for the day, Priority Mail Express will still be delivered, and customers can access postal services through over 2,600 self-service kiosks available 24/7 in select post office lobbies. Postmaster General David Steiner emphasized the USPS's pride in being one of the largest civilian employers of veterans, highlighting their dedication and service as enriching the organization and its communities. Veterans Day, which originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I, was renamed in 1954 to honor all veterans, distinct from Memorial Day which commemorates those who died in service. The USPS closure affects residents, businesses, and government agencies nationwide, making it important to plan mailing and shipping activities around this interruption. This annual pause underscores the USPS's symbolic and practical connection to the veteran community it serves and employs.