Plan Ahead: USPS to Pause Service Nationwide for Veterans Day 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a 24-hour nationwide closure next week in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s military veterans.

The one-day service suspension will occur on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, halting standard mail delivery, collection, and retail operations at all 33,000+ USPS locations nationwide. The Postal Service is urging customers to plan ahead to avoid mailing delays during the 24-hour closure.

USPS Veterans Day Service Interruption: What You Need to Know

• Date of Closure: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Services Affected:
  • No residential or business mail delivery
  • No collection from blue mailboxes
  • Retail counters at all Post Office branches will be closed

This closure is consistent with USPS’s observance of federally recognized holidays. Normal operations will resume Wednesday, November 12, following the Veterans Day observance.

“While operations will pause for 24 hours, USPS will resume its full mail delivery and retail services on Wednesday,” the Postal Service confirmed in a public advisory.

Limited Services Still Available on Veterans Day

Although most services will pause, USPS will maintain limited operations for urgent mailing needs:

• Priority Mail Express® Deliveries: USPS will continue limited same-day deliveries for Priority Mail Express on November 11, ensuring the continuity of time-sensitive shipments like medical supplies and court documents.
• Self-Service Kiosks (SSKs): Many Twin Cities-area Post Offices feature 24-hour Self-Service Kiosks, allowing customers to purchase stamps, weigh packages, print postage, and deposit parcels even when retail counters are closed.

Customers are advised to verify lobby access hours online via the USPS locator, as access varies by location.

How the Closure Affects Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro

In Minnesota, the USPS Veterans Day closure will temporarily affect more than 400 postal facilities statewide, including major distribution centers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Coon Rapids, and Bloomington.

Residents across the Twin Cities metro should expect the following impacts:

• No mail delivery or pickup in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Anoka, Brooklyn Park, or Blaine on November 11.
• Post Office retail counters at key facilities — including the Minneapolis Main Post Office (100 S. 1st St.) and St. Paul’s Kellogg Boulevard branch — will be closed for the full day.
• USPS delivery routes serving the northern and western suburbs (including Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, and Plymouth) will pause, with resumed delivery on Wednesday, November 12.
• Self-service kiosks at high-volume metro hubs such as Eagan, Maple Grove, and Roseville will remain open 24 hours for automated shipping and postage needs.

For Minnesota businesses that rely heavily on USPS for billing, logistics, or document delivery, officials recommend finalizing mailings by Monday, November 10, to ensure on-time processing.

Why the USPS Closure Matters

The Veterans Day USPS closure reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to honoring military service while maintaining public transparency around its operational schedule. USPS remains one of the nation’s largest veteran employers, with over 100,000 veterans among its ranks.

For residents and small business owners, planning ahead will help minimize disruptions to shipping, invoicing, and customer communication.

Customers can also check USPS.com for real-time updates, tracking, and scheduling.

How to Prepare for the 24-Hour USPS Holiday Closure

• Mail early: Complete all mailings and shipments by the end of business Monday, November 10.
• Use online tools: Track deliveries and schedule pickups on USPS.com.
• Check local kiosks: Use 24-hour SSKs to handle urgent mail tasks.
• Expect volume surges: Anticipate heavier mail flow when service resumes Wednesday, November 12.

Honoring Veterans, Serving the Nation

As the nation pauses to recognize Veterans Day, the Postal Service’s brief operational break honors both its workforce and the millions who have served in uniform.

From Minneapolis to Mankato, and from St. Paul to St. Cloud, USPS employees — thousands of whom are veterans themselves — will join the nation in paying tribute to the men and women whose service continues to shape America’s freedoms.

Normal operations will resume Wednesday morning, November 12, with all deliveries and retail services reinstated.

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