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Juneteenth 2026 is a federal holiday, so federal offices and USPS typically close or run on reduced schedules. Banks, schools, and some local services may have altered hours, while most private businesses and entertainment venues stay open on holiday hours. Check local listings for exact closures or special hours, and plan for possible travel/transit changes.
A former United States Postal Service letter carrier from Hull pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to one count of obstruction of mail after about 14,700 pieces addressed to customers on routes in Brighton, Dorchester, and Mattapan were recovered from a storage locker when he stopped paying rent. The items included passports, jury notifications, government checks, education documents, and immigration paperwork. Turner, who worked for USPS from 2022 to 2025, rented the Weymouth locker; sentencing will be scheduled, with a maximum penalty of six months in prison, up to a year of supervised release, and a $5,000 fine.
Canada Post plans to end traditional home mail delivery and shift to centralized delivery options such as community mailboxes, a move that would change how Canadians receive mail. The excerpt does not include a detailed timetable or all implementation details.
USPS warns it could run out of money and may stop delivering mail within a year unless Congress intervenes, citing declining traditional mail revenue, six-day delivery mandates, and mounting losses. The Postmaster General says proposed options include reducing delivery days or raising prices, but legislative action is needed to avoid insolvency.
A caregiver’s attempt to manage a mother's care by using a post office box and changing her address highlights how Medicare notices and eligibility can be disrupted by simple mail changes, risking gaps in coverage and underscoring the need for careful coordination with Medicare during relocations or changes in contact details.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Postal Service cannot be sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act for intentional nondelivery of mail, even when the plaintiff alleges racial motivated harassment. The decision reverses a Fifth Circuit ruling in Lebene Konan’s Texas case and sends the matter back to lower courts to decide on the merits, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing the majority expands government protection at the expense of victims.
A 31-year-old USPS mail carrier, Dequavious Graves, was shot and killed Thursday while delivering mail in DeKalb County, GA. Investigators from DeKalb County Police and the USPS Inspection Service are probing the incident, with no suspects publicly identified; Graves’ family and the USPS say counseling is being offered to employees.
On New Year's Day 2026, January 1st, most banks and the stock market are closed, mail delivery is limited to Priority Mail Express, and many grocery and retail stores like Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and CVS are open with possible modified hours. Check local store websites for specific hours and services.
Denmark will cease its traditional letter delivery service on Dec. 30 due to declining volume and financial losses, transitioning focus to parcel delivery, with the phaseout of 1,500 jobs and red mailboxes, while private company Dao will take over letter dispatches, reflecting broader European postal cost-cutting trends.
Most stores and government offices are closed on Christmas Day, but some stores and restaurants, including CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and Waffle House, remain open with limited hours. Mail services like USPS, UPS, and FedEx do not operate on Christmas Day, and banks, courts, and government offices are closed.
The US Postal Service plans to expand its last-mile delivery services to other shippers to address a $9 billion annual loss, risking its key Amazon contract, which is vital for its revenue. This move could lead Amazon to reduce its use of USPS, further threatening the agency's financial stability, which is already strained by declining mail volume and the need to fulfill universal service obligations.
The US Postal Service is facing severe financial difficulties, losing over $100 billion since 2007, with potential privatization and service cuts on the horizon, despite the vital role postal workers play in communities and their historical significance.
All US post offices will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day, with no mail delivery on these days. The week of December 15 is the busiest for mailing, with recommended shipping deadlines to ensure holiday delivery. USPS has made improvements to handle the holiday rush, including more vehicles and seasonal staff.
Veterans Day on November 11th is a federal holiday in the U.S. with most government offices and banks closed, while the stock markets (NYSE and Nasdaq) remain open with a moment of silence, and mail services are not available. Stores and restaurants typically stay open, and many offer discounts to veterans.
The United States Postal Service will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, with no mail delivery or retail services, but customers can still access services via self-service kiosks that operate 24/7.