U.S. Postal Service Honors Presidents Day on February 16
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will officially observe Presidents Day on February 16. This means all Post Office locations across the country will be closed for the day.
Important Dates for Presidents Day
Normal mail delivery and retail services will resume the following day, February 17. Customers who want to access postal services during the holiday still have options available.
Accessing Postal Services
- Visit usps.com for many postal products and services.
- Utilize self-service kiosks available in select Post Office lobbies.
Many kiosks operate 24/7 and offer essential services, including:
- Postage printing for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.
- International shipping capabilities.
- Stamps for purchase.
- Package tracking information.
Additional Service Options
In addition to kiosks, customers may find:
- Rapid Dropoff Stations for pre-labeled packages.
- Options to print shipping labels from merchant-provided QR codes.
- USPS Smart Lockers for both dropping off and picking up packages.
A Brief History of Presidents Day
Presidents Day is a federal holiday primarily honoring U.S. presidents, particularly George Washington. Initially established to celebrate Washington’s birthday on February 22, it has evolved to recognize all U.S. presidents, past and present.
This holiday is also synonymous with significant retail sales, particularly for cars, furniture, and mattresses.
