If you are waiting for a package or planning to mail something over Labor Day weekend, Monday will not be a normal delivery day.
USPS Post Offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, and regular mail delivery will not take place. Normal USPS retail services and regular delivery resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.
UPS and FedEx also suspend most regular pickup and delivery services for Labor Day, although both companies have limited exceptions for specialized services.
Quick Take
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
- USPS Post Offices: Closed
- Regular USPS mail delivery: No
- Regular USPS service resumes: Tuesday, Sept. 8
- UPS pickup and delivery: Closed
- FedEx regular service: Closed
- FedEx Office: Modified hours
- UPS Store locations: Hours vary and some may be closed
- Emergency or specialized shipping: Limited options remain available
Is USPS Open on Labor Day?
No.
The U.S. Postal Service has officially confirmed that all Post Office locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.
Regular mail delivery and retail counter services resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.
That means you should not expect normal delivery of letters, bills, First-Class Mail or standard USPS packages on Monday.
If your tracking information shows a package moving through the USPS network during the weekend, that does not necessarily mean it will arrive at your home on Labor Day.
Normal delivery schedules resume after the holiday.
Does USPS Deliver Packages on Labor Day?
Regular USPS delivery does not operate on Labor Day, but there is an important exception.
Priority Mail Express can offer Sunday and holiday delivery in eligible locations.
USPS describes Priority Mail Express as operating seven days a week and 365 days a year, with limited exceptions. Holiday delivery may require additional charges depending on the shipment and destination.
That does not mean ordinary Priority Mail packages will be delivered Monday.
Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express are different services, so do not assume a package marked simply "Priority Mail" qualifies for holiday delivery.
If you are expecting an urgent Priority Mail Express shipment, use the tracking number to check its specific scheduled delivery date.
Can You Still Use a Post Office Kiosk?
Possibly.
Although the staffed retail counter will be closed, USPS says many Post Office locations have self-service kiosks that remain accessible when normal retail services are unavailable.
Depending on the location, a kiosk can allow customers to:
- Buy stamps
- Print postage
- Weigh packages
- Purchase Priority Mail postage
- Purchase Priority Mail Express postage
- Access package tracking information
Some locations also have package drop-off stations or Smart Lockers.
USPS says many of its self-service kiosks are available 24 hours a day, but access depends on the individual Post Office lobby.
If you need to mail something Monday, check your specific Post Office location before making the trip.
Does UPS Deliver on Labor Day?
No, regular UPS pickup and delivery service will not operate on Labor Day.
UPS lists Sept. 7 as a UPS holiday and states that there will be no standard UPS pickup or delivery service that day.
Normal UPS operations should resume after the holiday according to the applicable service schedule.
There is one specialized exception.
UPS Express Critical remains available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a time-sensitive logistics service rather than the standard UPS delivery service most consumers use.
If you are simply waiting for a normal UPS Ground or UPS Air package, you should not expect regular Monday delivery.
Are UPS Stores Open on Labor Day?
Possibly, but do not assume your local store will be open.
UPS says The UPS Store locations may be closed on Labor Day and advises customers to check their individual location for specific operating hours.
The UPS Store locations are independently owned and operated franchises, which means holiday schedules can vary.
If you need printing, mailbox access, packaging or another store service, check the local store's hours before driving there.
Remember that even if a particular UPS Store is open, normal UPS pickup and delivery operations are still closed for the holiday.
Does FedEx Deliver on Labor Day?
Most regular FedEx service will also be closed Monday.
FedEx's official 2026 holiday schedule lists FedEx regular service as closed on Sept. 7.
The schedule shows:
- FedEx regular service: Closed
- FedEx Office: Modified hours
- FedEx Custom Critical: Open
- FedEx Logistics: Closed
FedEx Custom Critical is a specialized expedited service, so its availability does not mean ordinary FedEx packages will continue moving on the usual schedule.
For most residential customers, the important point is simple: do not count on a standard FedEx delivery Monday.
Are FedEx Office Locations Open?
Some may be.
Unlike regular FedEx pickup and delivery operations, FedEx Office locations are listed as operating with modified hours on Labor Day.
Modified hours mean your nearest location could open later, close earlier or follow another reduced schedule.
If you need printing, copying, packing or another FedEx Office service, check that location's current hours before leaving home.
A FedEx Office location being open also does not mean a package dropped off Monday will move through the network on the same schedule as a normal business day.
What Happens to a Package Scheduled for Sept. 7?
If a normal USPS, UPS or FedEx shipment appears to be arriving around Labor Day, check the carrier's live tracking information.
A holiday can push a delivery estimate to the next available service day.
For USPS, regular delivery resumes Tuesday, Sept. 8. UPS and FedEx also return to their post-holiday operating schedules after Monday.
Tracking estimates can change as packages move through the network, so the date shown before the holiday may be updated.
If an item is time-sensitive, do not rely only on the original estimated delivery date.
Can You Ship Something on Labor Day?
You can still prepare many shipments online even though carrier counters and regular networks may be closed.
For example, USPS.com remains available for services including:
- Click-N-Ship labels
- Package tracking
- Hold Mail requests
- Change of Address
- PO Box management
- Ordering stamps and shipping supplies
You can print a label at home and prepare a package Monday, but normal processing may not begin until regular service resumes.
UPS and FedEx also provide online shipping and tracking tools, although actual pickup and transportation depend on their holiday schedules.
When Does Normal Mail Delivery Resume?
For USPS customers, the answer is Tuesday, Sept. 8.
USPS has specifically confirmed that both regular mail delivery and retail services resume Tuesday following the Labor Day closure.
The simplest plan for the holiday weekend is to finish important mailing and shipping tasks before Monday whenever possible.
If something can wait, Tuesday will be the first normal post-holiday business day for USPS.
And if you are waiting for a regular package from USPS, UPS or FedEx on Labor Day itself, expect the holiday to affect the usual delivery schedule.
Sources
U.S. Postal Service, “U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Labor Day, September 7”
https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0824-usps-to-close-for-labor-day-on-sept-7.htm
USPS, Shipping Products and Services, Priority Mail Express
https://faq.usps.com/articles/Knowledge/Shipping-Products-and-Services
UPS, 2026 Holiday Schedule
https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/shipping-services/holiday-shipping-schedule
FedEx, 2026 Holiday Service Schedule
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/holiday/last-days-to-ship.html
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