Is the post office open on Election Day 2026?
Yes. The post office is open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Details
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a postal holiday (it isn't on USPS's 2026 list): Post Offices are open and regular mail is delivered.
Confirmed by USPS. Source
Common questions
Is mail delivered on Election Day?
Yes. Election Day isn't a postal holiday, so USPS delivers regular mail and Post Offices keep their usual hours.
Do UPS and FedEx deliver on Election Day?
UPS picks up and delivers as usual, and FedEx picks up and delivers as usual.
What day is Election Day in 2026?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Is Election Day a federal holiday?
No. Election Day isn't a federal holiday, so federal offices, the post office and most banks keep their usual schedule.
When is the post office next closed after Election Day?
The post office is next closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Post office on other holidays
Full scheduleWednesday, November 11, 2026ClosedThanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026ClosedBlack Friday
Friday, November 27, 2026OpenChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026OpenChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026ClosedNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027ClosedMLK Day
Monday, January 18, 2027ClosedPresidents Day
Monday, February 15, 2027ClosedGood Friday
Friday, March 26, 2027Open
Also on Election Day
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on UPS's 2026 holiday schedule: normal pickup and delivery.OpenFedEx
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on FedEx's 2026 holiday service schedule: normal pickup and delivery.OpenBanks
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a Federal Reserve holiday: the Fed is open, so banks are generally open.OpenStock market
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a market holiday: it isn't on the NYSE or Nasdaq holiday calendars, so sto…OpenBond market
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on SIFMA's holiday schedule: no full or early close is recommended, so bon…OpenFederal offices
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a federal holiday; a regular workday for federal offices.Open
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