J.D. Vance addresses crowd at Peace Officers Memorial Day
J.D. Vance speaks to the families of fallen officers at Officers of the Peace Memorial Day in Washington, D.C.
Memorial Day is fast approaching. If you need to cash a check or mail a package, it’s a good idea to plan ahead.
This is because Memorial Day is a federal holiday, so most national banks and the U.S. Postal Service are closed for the holiday.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memorial Day is “the nation’s largest annual day of remembrance and remembrance of fallen military personnel.” Originally called “Decoration Day,” the holiday dates back to the 1860s and commemorates those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Here’s what you need to know about banks, post offices, and delivery services and whether they’ll be open on Memorial Day 2026.
When is Memorial Day in 2026?
Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. This year’s Memorial Day is May 25th.
Is the post office open on Memorial Day? Will my mail be delivered?
Memorial Day is a USPS holiday, and no mail will be delivered on May 25, and post offices will be closed for retail transactions, according to the agency’s website.
Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays.
Are banks open on Memorial Day?
Because Memorial Day is a federal holiday, most branches of national banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, will be closed on May 25.
We recommend checking with your local bank branch for specific holiday hours.
Is UPS open on Memorial Day? Will my packages be delivered?
UPS pickup and delivery service is not available on Memorial Day.
According to the company’s website, UPS Store locations may be closed. Please check with your local store for specific business hours.
According to the company’s website, UPS Express Critical service is available 24/7. For more information, visit marken.com or call 1-800-714-8779.
Is FedEx open on Memorial Day? Will my packages be delivered?
Most FedEx pickup and delivery services will not be available on Memorial Day, according to the company’s website. FedEx business hours also change, so we recommend checking with your local store for specific business hours.
However, FedEx Custom Critical is said to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
