Post Office Hours
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-What are the post office hours?
One of the most common questions we get here at the post office is “What are the post office hours?” The answer to this question can vary slightly depending on your location, but we can give you a general idea of when you can expect your local post office to be open.
The majority of post offices in the United States are open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are some post offices that have extended hours and are open until 6:00 pm or even 7:00 pm. Saturday hours are usually from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, although some post offices are now closed on Saturdays. Sundays are always closed.
If you need to mail a package or letter outside of normal business hours, you can use one of the postal service’s many 24-hour self-service kiosks. These kiosks are located in post offices, supermarkets, and even some gas stations. You can use these kiosks to buy stamps, weigh packages, and even ship items.
Keep in mind that the hours for post office lobby services (like purchasing stamps and mailing packages) may be different than the hours for postal retail services (like sending money orders and renting PO boxes). It’s always a good idea to call your local post office or check their website before visiting to make sure you know what services are available and when.
-When do the post office hours change?
The post office hours change depending on the type of post office. There are three types of post offices in the United States: city, rural, and contract. City post offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rural post offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contract post offices are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
-What are the post office hours on holidays?
The post office is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. On all other federal holidays, the post office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
-What are the post office hours for different types of mail?
The standard hours for most post offices are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. However, hours can vary depending on the type of mail being sent.
For letters and other first-class mail, the cut-off time for delivery is typically 2 p.m. This means that if you drop your letter in the mail after 2 p.m., it will likely be delivered the next day. If you drop it off on Saturday, it will be delivered on Monday.
For packages and other types of mail that are not time-sensitive, the cut-off time is usually 4:30 p.m. This means that if you drop your package in the mail after 4:30 p.m., it will likely be delivered the next day. If you drop it off on Saturday, it will be delivered on Monday.
If you need to send something overnight or on a weekend, you can use express mail. Express mail is a premium service that is guaranteed to deliver your mail by a certain time, typically 10:30 a.m. the next day. Express mail is available at most post offices and comes with an extra fee.
If you need to send something internationally, you can use global express guaranteed. This is a premium service that is guaranteed to deliver your mail by a certain time, typically 3-5 business days. Global Express guaranteed is available at most post offices and comes with an extra fee.
-What are the post office hours for different post offices?
There are a variety of post office hours for different post offices. The hours for each post office will be listed on their website. The hours may vary depending on the day of the week or the time of year. The post office may also have different hours for different services.
