U.S. Postal Service · Monday, January 18, 2027
Is the post office open on MLK Day 2027?
No. The post office is closed on MLK Day, Monday, January 18, 2027.
Details
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 18) is a federal holiday, which USPS observes – Post Offices closed and no regular mail delivery. Priority Mail Express: USPS says Sunday and holiday delivery is available in many major markets for an additional fee.
Expected, based on USPS's past practice. It hasn't announced its 2027 hours yet. Source
Post office on other holidays
Full scheduleColumbus Day
Monday, October 12, 2026ClosedVeterans Day
Wednesday, 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, 2027ClosedPresidents Day
Monday, February 15, 2027ClosedGood Friday
Friday, March 26, 2027Open
Monday, October 12, 2026ClosedVeterans Day
Wednesday, 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, 2027ClosedPresidents Day
Monday, February 15, 2027ClosedGood Friday
Friday, March 26, 2027Open
Also on MLK Day
UPS
UPS lists Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 18) among the days it's closed – no pickup or delivery; UPS…ClosedFedEx
In 2026, MLK Day was modified service (early on-call and drop box pickups in some areas); FedEx Office open.Not announcedBanks
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 18) is a Federal Reserve holiday: Federal Reserve Banks closed.ClosedStock market
Closed Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).ClosedBond market
Full close recommended Monday, Jan. 18, 2027.ClosedFederal offices
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Mon., Jan. 18, 2027) is a federal holiday; federal offices closed.Closed
UPS lists Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 18) among the days it's closed – no pickup or delivery; UPS…ClosedFedEx
In 2026, MLK Day was modified service (early on-call and drop box pickups in some areas); FedEx Office open.Not announcedBanks
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 18) is a Federal Reserve holiday: Federal Reserve Banks closed.ClosedStock market
Closed Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).ClosedBond market
Full close recommended Monday, Jan. 18, 2027.ClosedFederal offices
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Mon., Jan. 18, 2027) is a federal holiday; federal offices closed.Closed
Hours at your local branch or office can differ. What's open on MLK Day · All holiday hours