Many post offices are open on Saturday with shorter hours, and most are closed on Sunday. Saturday hours are set by each location, and many offices close by early afternoon. A small number of locations have Sunday hours, and some lobbies with Self-Service Kiosks stay open longer for postage and drop-offs.
Because hours differ from one Post Office to the next, the reliable way to check is the USPS location finder, which can filter for Saturday and Sunday hours. This guide explains what you can do at the post office on weekends, how mail delivery works on Saturday and Sunday, and how to ship when the counter is closed.
Is the post office open on Saturday?
Many are. Most Post Offices that open on Saturday run a shorter retail day than on weekdays, often in the morning and early afternoon, and some smaller offices are closed. Each location sets its own hours, so two offices in the same town can differ.
On a Saturday you can usually buy stamps, mail letters and packages, drop off prepaid parcels and pick up held mail at the counter. Passport services and some other counter services need an appointment and aren’t offered at every office. Our guide to finding current post office hours covers weekday hours too.
Is the post office open on Sunday?
Most Post Offices are closed on Sunday. The USPS location finder includes a Sunday hours filter, so a few locations do open, and some Contract Postal Units inside stores follow their host store’s hours.
Even when the counter is closed, some lobbies stay open so you can use a Self-Service Kiosk or reach your P.O. Box. Kiosks let you weigh a package, buy postage and drop it off. Our guide to the USPS Self-Service Kiosk explains what they can do.
| Service | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Retail counter | Open at many locations, shorter hours | Closed at most locations |
| Self-Service Kiosk | Available where the lobby is open | Available where the lobby is open |
| P.O. Box access | Lobby hours vary by location | Lobby hours vary by location |
| Collection boxes | Collected at many boxes (times posted on the box) | Usually not collected |
| Mail delivery | Regular delivery | Limited package delivery only |
How do you find weekend hours for your post office?
Use the USPS location finder. Enter your ZIP code or address, and filter for Saturday hours, Sunday hours or 24-hour locations, plus kiosks, collection boxes and Contract Postal Units.
The location page for each office shows its retail hours, lobby hours and last collection times. Check it before you go, since hours can change for staffing or holidays.
Does USPS deliver mail on weekends?
USPS delivers mail and packages on Saturday as a regular delivery day, at no extra charge. Letters, USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express all move on Saturday. Our guide on whether USPS delivers on Saturday covers the details.
Sunday delivery is limited. USPS delivers some packages on Sunday in many areas, mostly for large shippers, and Priority Mail Express offers Sunday and holiday delivery in many major markets for an additional fee. Regular letter mail isn’t delivered on Sunday. See whether USPS delivers on Sunday for your package type, and whether USPS delivers as late as 9 PM.
| Service | Delivery commitment | Saturday delivery | Sunday delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail | 1–5 days | Yes | No |
| USPS Ground Advantage | 2–5 days | Yes | Limited areas |
| Priority Mail | 2–3 days | Yes | Limited areas |
| Priority Mail Express | 1–3 days by 6 PM, money-back guarantee | Yes | Many major markets, for an added fee |
Is the post office open on holiday weekends?
Post Offices close and regular delivery stops on the 11 federal holidays. In 2026 these are January 1, January 19, February 16, May 25, June 19, July 3 (Independence Day observed), September 7, October 12, November 11, November 26 and December 25.
When a holiday falls on a Monday, a long weekend can mean no counter service from Saturday afternoon until Tuesday. Check our USPS holiday schedule before a long weekend, and our overview of the USPS delivery policy and service standards for how holidays affect delivery dates.
How can you ship on a weekend when the counter is closed?
You don’t need the counter to send a package. Print a prepaid label, then drop the package at a kiosk lobby or a collection box if it fits, or schedule a free USPS Package Pickup for your next delivery day, which includes Saturday.
- Print a label at home. Buy postage online, attach the label and drop the package off whenever it’s convenient.
- Use a printer-free label. With USPS Label Broker, you show a QR code at the Post Office and the clerk prints the label.
- Schedule a pickup. Your carrier collects prepaid packages from your door during regular delivery.
- Use a kiosk. Where the lobby is open, a kiosk weighs your package and prints postage.
ParcelPath is free, with no subscription or per-label fee, and offers up to 89% off USPS and up to 85% off UPS, plus free USPS pickups and Label Broker QR codes. You can compare prices for your package in the ParcelPath rate calculator, including for small items like the ones in our guide to shipping a bubble mailer with USPS. For letters, a supply of Forever stamps at home saves a weekend trip, and our guide on whether Forever stamps expire explains why they keep their value.
Can you pick up held mail or packages on a weekend?
Usually, if your Post Office has Saturday counter hours. Mail on hold and packages left with a notice are picked up at the counter, so bring the notice and photo ID during Saturday hours. Our guide to USPS Hold Mail and how long USPS holds packages explains how long items wait before being returned.
If you’ll be away for the weekend, you can request USPS Hold Mail online ahead of time. For more on services and options, see our USPS shipping guide to rates, tracking and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the post office open on weekends?
Many post offices are open on Saturday with shorter hours than on weekdays, often closing by early afternoon, and most are closed on Sunday. Each location sets its own hours, so check the USPS location finder, which can filter for Saturday and Sunday hours. Some lobbies with Self-Service Kiosks stay open when the counter is closed.
What time does the post office close on Saturday?
It depends on the location. Many Post Offices that open on Saturday close in the early afternoon, while some larger offices stay open later and some small offices don’t open at all. The USPS location finder shows each office’s Saturday retail hours, lobby hours and last collection times, so check it before you go.
Can I mail a package on Sunday?
Most Post Office counters are closed on Sunday, but you can still send a prepaid package. Use a Self-Service Kiosk where the lobby is open, or drop a small prepaid package in a collection box. Most collection boxes aren’t emptied on Sunday, so the package will usually be picked up on Monday.
Does USPS deliver on Sunday?
Only in limited cases. USPS delivers some packages on Sunday in many areas, mostly for large shippers, and Priority Mail Express offers Sunday and holiday delivery in many major markets for an additional fee. Regular letter mail isn’t delivered on Sunday. Saturday is a regular delivery day for all mail classes.
Is the post office open on a holiday weekend?
Post Offices are closed on the 11 federal holidays, and regular mail isn’t delivered. When a holiday falls on a Monday, such as Memorial Day on May 25, 2026, counters are often closed from Saturday afternoon through Monday. Saturday hours that weekend usually follow the location’s normal Saturday schedule.
Sources
- USPS: Find USPS locations (Saturday, Sunday and 24-hour filters)
- USPS: Priority Mail Express (1–3 day commitment, Sunday and holiday delivery)
- USPS: First-Class Mail (1–5 day delivery)
- USPS: USPS Ground Advantage
- USPS: Priority Mail
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: 2026 federal holidays
Part of our USPS Delivery Policy guide. Related: USPS Holiday Schedule, Does Mail Run on Memorial Day, Does the Mail Run on Election Day.
