Is The Post Office Open On Good Friday? Is Mail Delivered On Good Friday?

The U.S. Postal Service does not recognize Good Friday as a holiday meaning mail will run Friday. Post offices will be open regular hours.

The next federal holiday – and day where mail won’t be delivered – is Memorial Day on May 30th. The other federal holidays for the year will be:

June 20 – Juneteenth National Independence Day

July 4- Independence Day

Sept. 5 – Labor Day

Oct. 10 – Columbus Day

Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 26 – Christmas Day (observed)

Easter is Sunday and the Friday before (April 15 in 2022) is known as Good Friday. It’s a time when Christian around the world commemorate the crucifixion of Christ.

Easter dates can fluctuate widely each year and 2022′s date is considered late. The earliest day Easter can happen is March 22 but that won’t happen again until 2285. The latest Easter can take place is April 25, something that hasn’t occurred since 1943.

In the U.S, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in 12 states – Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and North Dakota.