Is USPS Open On Memorial Day 2026? Is Mail Delivered?

Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring and remembering the military personnel who have passed away while serving their country, is observed on the last Monday of May.

When Is Memorial Day 2026?

In 2026, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25.

Is Memorial Day A Federal Holiday?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving. The federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May.

The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868 to honor the Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War.

Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30th until 1971 when Congress changed the observance to the last Monday in May.

Is USPS Open On Memorial Day? Is Mail Delivered?

If you need to mail a letter or package on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, you will have to wait until Tuesday.

That’s because Memorial Day is a federal holiday so United States Postal Service (USPS) post offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered on Monday, May 25, 2026.