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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is the Post Office Open on Memorial Day 2025?
Memorial Day is here, and with it being a federal holiday, many government agencies and services will be closed for the day, including the United States Postal Service. There will be no mail service delivery through USPS on Monday, May 26 in observance of the federal holiday, which honors those who have served and died in service to the U.S. military while protecting the rights and freedoms of all Americans. "Although there will be no regular mail service, Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year and will be delivered," USPS stated in a press release from 2024. UPS Domestic Ground, Air, and International services will not be available either on Monday, and UPS Forwarding will also be closed, although UPS Express Critical will still be available, according to the website. Regular FedEx services and FedEx Freight will also be unavailable, and some offices will likely have limited hours depending on the location. FedEx Logistics will be closed as well, but FedEx Custom Critical will be open , according to the website. Although USPS is closed on Memorial Day, stamps can still be purchased at most grocery stores, pharmacies and convenient stores across the U.S. The post office and all other mail services will reopen on Tuesday, May 27 with regular business hours, which vary depending on your location. Branches of most major government agencies are closed on federal holidays, including all federal banks, the U.S. stock market, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), so make sure to plan in advance whenever possible when a holiday is approaching. Is the Post Office Open on Memorial Day 2025? first appeared on Men's Journal on May 26, 2025
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Are banks, post offices, UPS, and FedEx open on Memorial Day 2025? Know here
Memorial Day is approaching, and if you need to cash a cheque, visit the post office, or send a parcel, it's best to do it before the holiday. That's because most banks and postal services across the United States will be closed on Monday, 26 May, to mark the occasion. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US, held every year to remember and honour the military men and women who died while serving their country. It was first known as Decoration Day, beginning after the Civil War in the 1860s. Today, it is seen as a day of remembrance and respect. Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May. In 2025, it falls on Monday, 26 May. Also Read: Should flags be at half-staff on Memorial day? Here's the answer No, post offices will be closed, and there will be no regular mail deliveries on Memorial Day. The US Postal Service (USPS) recognises it as a public holiday. However, Priority Mail Express will still operate, as it runs every day of the year, including public holidays. No, banks will not be open on Memorial Day. Big banks like Bank of America, CitiBank, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase have confirmed their branches will be closed. Other banks such as PNC, Capital One, and Truist are also expected to close. It's wise to check your local branch's hours just to be sure. UPS will not be running pickup or delivery services on Memorial Day. Some UPS Store locations might also be closed. You should check with your local store. UPS Express Critical, their emergency service, will still be available. FedEx will also pause most of its services, and FedEx Office locations may operate on reduced hours. For urgent deliveries, FedEx Custom Critical will continue to run 24/7.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Postal Service closed for Memorial Day observance
May 22—United States Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All retail locations will be open for normal business hours, and regular mail delivery will resume on the next business day, Tuesday, May 27. Customers are still able to order stamps, shipping supplies, print shipping labels, and request package pickups 24/7, including holidays, online. Stamps are also sold at most major grocery stores, big box stores, some pharmacies, and even ATMs. For a full list of holiday observances, please see the holiday and events page on the USPS website.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
USPS updates service standards, impacting mail delivery times
Changes to United State Postal Service just took effect and it could impact how you get your mail. USPS says it's refining its service standards for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, Package Services, USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express. Under the new approach, some mail will have a faster standard, and some will have a slightly slower standard. The changes took effect on April 1st as part of the ongoing Delivering for America 10-year plan. It's in an effort to save at least $36 billion dollars over the next decade. USPS says upwards of 75% of customers will not notice a change in First-Class Mail service, but that number is up for debate. The agency also estimates 14% will see faster delivery times and 11% will face longer delivery times. Overall for First-Class Mail, USPS says the current service standard day range of 1-5 days is staying the same. 'The new service standards are easy to understand and provide more precise expectations for mailers, as they are based on 5-Digit ZIP code pairs, rather than current standards that are based on 3-Digit ZIP code pairs,' the USPS stated in a recent FAQ fact sheet. Click this link to read the full document. USPS has also released a new Service Standards Map on its website that allows customers to see how many estimated days it would take mail to arrive based on their zip code. Implementation will be in two phases. The first began on April 1 and the second on July 1, 2025. To find more on the changes, check out coverage from News Nation here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Is USPS mail delivery changing? How postal service changes affect South Bend post offices
The United States Postal Services is has been purging billions of dollars each year since 2007. According to USPS, the organization relies on the sales of stamps and postage, its products and services to fund operations and usually does not get tax dollars for operating expenses. It's independent, meant to be self-financing. President Donald Trump has been critical of the service and in March, then-U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk. Here's what we know: Yes, USPS is changing mail delivery. Some parts of the plan have already started with an official start coming soon. The second phase of the plan is set to roll out later this year. According to information released by USPS, the shifts will help save the organization $36 billion over a decade. The agency has seen a sharp decline in first-class mail since electronic communication became more popular. It's dropped 80% since 1997, and volumes are the lowest since 1968, according to Reuters reporting. It lost $9.5 billion in 2024. USPS is expected to lose another $6.9 billion in 2025, according to reporting from Government Executive. The first round of changes is already underway and began on April 1, 2025. A second set of changes are planned for July 1, 2025. More information will be released closer to that date. Changes are coming to the United States Postal Service in April that will affect millions of customers across the country. The moves are designed to improve efficiency and cut costs, but some people might get certain mail slower. Service standards will be "refined" for: First-Class Mail. Periodicals. Marketing Mail. Package Services (Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail). USPS Ground Advantage. Priority Mail. Priority Mail Express. Some areas could get "2-3-day turnaround service within regions and specific local areas," according to the postal service. Some post offices could have delivery extended by a day. The information provided didn't say which ones could expect delayed mail delivery caused by changes to regional transportation schedules. The postal service said, "all packages will benefit from more reliable service." The 2-5 day range for USPS Ground Advantage will stay the same. However, some shipping product will have a slower delivery range going forward. Five-digit zip code add-ons are meant to streamline sorting and delivery as compared to the current three-digit pairs. USPS already has a map online that will let customers see how long it will take to deliver mail from one zip code to another. Customers also can look up service standards at "Under the new approach, while most mail will retain the same service standard, some mail will have a faster standard, and some will have a slightly slower standard. For First-Class Mail, the current service standard day range of 1-5 days is staying the same, while the day ranges for end-to-end Marketing Mail, Periodicals, and Package Services are being shortened. All Mail will benefit from more reliable service," a USPS news release reads. Yes. In March, then-U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk. The department had been exempt from DOGE cuts, but DeJoy reportedly told Congress in a letter that USPS would cut 10,000 jobs over the next month through a voluntary early retirement program. The program is expected to be completed sometime in April. The reduction plan was announced in January and is different than the federal employee buyout offer announced for most civilian federal employees. According to a news release from the American Postal Workers Union, workers who opt to retire early can get a one-time $15,000 incentive paid in two parts. DeJoy said the deal with DOGE and the General Services Administration will help with "identifying and achieving further efficiencies." According to USPS, the moves designed to improve efficiency and cut costs could force people to receive mail delivery at a slower rate. President Donald Trump has shown disapproval over USPS operations and aims to see it make a profit. He has floated the idea of merging it with the U.S. Department of Commerce − which would halt the USPS's independent status and put it under his administration. Musk has said he wants to see it privatized. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has suggested that postal workers could carry out the U.S. census and handle tasks performed by Social Security employees as cost-cutting measures. Newsweek reporting said the merger, if it goes through could close offices, slow delivery, increase costs and lead to layoffs. It also could hit rural areas hardest. The Washington Post, citing postal sources, said the plan would "probably violate federal law." It was part of a story, also reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources who said Trump planned to fire the governing board of the postal service via executive order. The White House said no such order existed, but Trump did confirm that merger was being considered. USPS employs 530,000 workers. USPS delivers mail to 163 million addresses nationwide. Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: USPS changes 2025: Is US post office changing mail delivery? What we know
