U.S. (NewsNation Now) — The U.S. Postal Service recognizes 10 official holidays each year, including Columbus Day, or what is in some states called Indigenous Peoples’ Day or Native American Day.
| Saturday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 26* | Christmas Day |
Similarly one may ask, how long does first-class mail take 2021?
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| MAIL CLASS | DELIVERY STANDARD |
|---|---|
| First-Class Mail® | 1-5 business days (not guaranteed) |
| First-Class Package Service® | 1-3 business days (not guaranteed) |
| Priority Mail® | 1, 2, or 3 business days (not guaranteed) |
| Priority Mail Express® | 1-2 calendar days (guaranteed) |
Consequently, how long will mail take from zip code to zip code?
How many federal holidays are there in 2021?
There are 10 federal holidays every year, but in 2021 a federal holiday will be celebrated twice on two separate days. The reason—2021 is a rather unusual year in that many of the annual U.S. federal holiday dates fall on weekends, and thus the actual federal holiday has been shifted.
Is USPS slower now?
Beginning May 1, that will shift to just 68%, with 17% taking four days and 15% taking five days. The change is part of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year strategy to steady postal finances and follows USPS slowing down its delivery standards for about 40% of First-Class mail last year.
What holidays is mail not delivered?
In normal circumstances, USPS will not deliver on any of the following days:
- Sundays (throughout the year)
- Christmas Day (25th of December, federal holiday)
- Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November, federal holiday)
- New Years Day (1st of January, federal holiday)
- Memorial Day (Fourth Monday of May, federal holiday)
What is going on with the Postal Service 2021?
The USPS will continue to have a two-day delivery standard for single-piece first-class mail traveling within a local area, a USPS spokeswoman said, adding that the postal service has improved its delivery standards in 2021.
Why is my mail not being delivered?
If your mailbox is empty, it could be because something’s blocking it. According to the USPS, a blocked mailbox will prevent delivery. “Customers are required, as a condition of delivery, to ensure that proper access is provided to mail receptacles,” the Postal Service states on its website.
Why is my mail running late?
Here are some of the most common reasons for mail delays. Weather: Postal delivery disruptions could be due to severe winter storms, floods, natural disasters or power outages. Customers can check weather-related delays on the Service Alerts page on the Postal Service’s website.
Why is the mail taking so long 2021?
The Postal Service has struggled for years with financial losses due to declining mail use, and the coronavirus pandemic exposed more issues within the agency as it struggled to cope with an avalanche of e-commerce purchases, worker availability problems and a disorganized processing network.
Will there be mail on Juneteenth?
The U.S. Postal Service is fully supportive of the new Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and making June 19 a federal holiday. Unfortunately, it is not possible to cease the operations of the Postal Service to accommodate an observance over the next 24-48 hours.