Most postal services will remain closed on Monday in observance of Presidents Day. The United States Postal Service (USPS) will remain closed and some express operators, such as fedexwill conduct limited operations on January 16. Some carriers, such as UPS and DHL, will remain open.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a federal agency and is closed on federal holidays. Nearly all USPS services will be closed on Presidents Day 2026, with the exception of Priority Mail Express, which operates 365 days a year. Local USPS mail kiosks and lobbies may remain open, but delivered mail will not be picked up until Tuesday.
Will FedEx be open on Presidents Day?
FedEx to offer ‘modified service’ on Presidents Day 2026 holiday calendar state. The modified service means “advance pickup and drop box pickup (including drop box closures) available in certain areas,” according to the website. Please check with your local office for specific hours.
Additionally, FedEx Freight will be closed, while FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics will operate as usual.
Will DHL be open on Presidents Day?
DHL’s 2026 holiday schedule does not include Presidents’ Day on January 16. Therefore, DHL will receive and deliver as normal on Monday and their schedule will not be affected by the federal holiday.
Does United Parcel Service (UPS) operate on Monday?
United Parcel Service (UPS) will be operating on Presidents Day. UPS pickup and delivery services are available and UPS store locations are generally open, but some shipping services related to federal holidays (such as UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations) may require additional business days.
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The History of Presidents Day: Why Is It Celebrated?
Presidents Day is the third Monday in February and honors the President of the United States. It was originally created to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. Over time, it evolved into a broader commemoration that recognized the presidency itself, often including honoring Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was also in February.
In 1971, the holiday was moved to the third Monday in February, creating a long weekend under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
