Many businesses close on the July 4th federal holiday, and logically, the federal government also shuts down in honor of America’s Independence Day.
For Americans, that means mail delivery will likely be disrupted as the United States Post Offices pauses normal operations on all federal holidays.
Why It Matters
The Fourth of July is to also disrupt normal services as it relates to mail delivery and banking services.
Both banks and the U.S. Post Office close for the holiday, so you might have to wait a bit longer for your package or mail to arrive.
What to Know
Is Mail Delivered on July 4th?
Post offices will shut down for the day on July 4th, and no regular mail or business mail deliveries will be made on Friday.
However, priority mail express is offered 365 days a year, which includes federal holidays like July 4th.
You may also still use postage kiosks and drop-off mailboxes, but employees will not be around to help, so keep in mind, those packages will only be handled the next day.
UPS, FedEx Deliveries
Taking a nod from the USPS, UPS will shut down its pickup and delivery services on July 4th, and UPS stores will likely be closed as well. This excludes UPS Express Critical service, which is offered every day of the year.
Likewise, FedEx will suspend most of its pickup and delivery services, with office hours operating on a modified schedule.
FedEx Custom Critical will still be available however.
Nearly all banking institutions, including branches of Chase, Capital One, Truist, Citibank and more will also close for the day.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will also be impacted by the federal holiday. Many schools and businesses will also close for the day, to allow students and workers to enjoy the holiday with their families and friends.
When Will the Postal Service Resume?
The postal services will be back up and running on Saturday, July 5.
What People Are Saying
The Library of Congress said: “Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of American independence with a spontaneous celebration, which is described in a letter by John Adams to his daughter, Abigail. However, observing Independence Day only became commonplace after the War of 1812.”
What Happens Next
The USPS will return to normal operations on Saturday, so your mail should not be delayed for too long.
The next federal holiday is Labor Day, which falls on September 1.
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