POST office officials have confirmed every single one of its locations will close down for 24 hours in just weeks.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has listed Columbus Day, which falls on on October 13 this year, as part of its annual Holiday closure lists.
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That date is also designated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in some states and cities.
A government shutdown had sparked fears of a temporary closure of postal services.
But the USPS assured customers it will not affect their operation.
“US Postal Service operations will not be interrupted in the event of a government shutdown, and all Post Offices will remain open for business as usual,” the mail delivery agency said in a statement last week.
“Because we are an independent entity that is generally funded through the sale of our products and services, and not by tax dollars, our services will not be impacted by a government shutdown.”
However, users will need to make alternative plans come October 13 when there will be a full shutdown of postal services.
There are around 31,000 post offices operated by USPS in America and every single one is slated to close for 24 hours.
The next date for customers to watch out for is Thanksgiving, which falls on November 27 this year.
The USPS plans to close post offices on that day too.
USPS Holiday closures list
Monday October 13 – Columbus Day
Tuesday November 11 – Veterans Day
Thursday November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
Thursday December 25 – Christmas Day
Chase bank confirmed it will also close all of its 4,700 branches for Columbus Day.
The only major bank chain remaining open is TD Bank.
Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday in October each year – meaning a three-day weekend for many.
ARE THERE MORE FEDERAL HOLIDAYS?
The day is one of 11 official federal holidays marked annually in the States.
Federal workers will get a paid day off, and it also means there will be no mail delivery on October 13.
Schools typically remain open, as do most businesses.
According to the holidays 2025 schedule provided by the Federal Reserve Bank System, the next federal holiday is Veterans Day on November 11.
That’s followed by Thanksgiving Day on November 27, and Christmas Day on December 25.
