Here’s a list of USPS holiday closures for 2015. It’s good to note that 5 out of 10 of are on a Monday. That is an important fact if you are a marketer. Be aware of these dates!
- Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 19 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Monday, February 16 President’s Day/Washington’s Birthday
- Monday, May 25 Memorial Day
- Saturday, July 4 Independence Day
- Monday, September 7 Labor Day
- Monday, October 12 Columbus Day
- Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, December 25 Christmas Day
Anything else I should know about postal holidays? If you’re in a smaller market, there may be additional days that the Business Mail Unit will be closed due to staffing issues. Most Business Mail Units will post a notice, but it’s always a good idea to ask if there any additional closures or restricted hours around holiday periods.
Bulk mail or presort standard mail (often referred to as 3rd class mail) is the last in line for attention by the USPS. Nonprofit bulk mail is treated the same as standard bulk mail from a delivery urgency point of view.
During postal holidays, the whole mail system can get backed up, and in addition to the day lost for the holiday, there’s a very good chance that an additional day or two can be lost as the USPS gets back up to speed. With this in mind, it’s always a good idea to avoid scheduling time-sensitive mailing projects to drop the day before a USPS holiday.
Source: http://www.thedirectmailman.com/will-usps-closed-2015/#.VKK27w4-ABA.twitter