USPS, UPS and FedEx on Columbus Day
| Carrier | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | Closed. Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. | Closed. Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. |
| UPS | UPS hasn't published its 2027 schedule yet. In 2026: open. | Open. Pickup and delivery as normal. UPS Ground Saver needs an extra day because USPS is closed. |
| FedEx | FedEx hasn't published its 2027 schedule yet. In 2026: modified service. | Open, with early pickups and drop box pickups in some areas. |
USPS closes for Columbus Day (also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day), but UPS and FedEx deliver. If timing matters that Monday, a private carrier is the way to go.
What it does to delivery dates
Shipped on Friday, October 8, 2027, before the last pickup:
| Service | Expected |
|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage, 2 days | Tue, Oct 12 |
| USPS Priority Mail, 3 days | Wed, Oct 13 |
Day counts are examples; your route may be faster or slower. USPS doesn't count Mon, Oct 11, so anything in transit lands a day later. For your own route, enter both ZIP codes and the ship date on the delivery-time calculator.
The next postal holiday after Columbus Day is Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2027.
Other holidays
- Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026 · USPS closed
- ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026 · USPS closed
- Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving)Friday, November 27, 2026 · USPS open
- Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026 · USPS open
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · USPS closed
- the Day After ChristmasSaturday, December 26, 2026 · USPS open
- New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026 · USPS open
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027 · USPS closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 18, 2027 · USPS closed
- Presidents' DayMonday, February 15, 2027 · USPS closed
- Memorial DayMonday, May 31, 2027 · USPS closed
- JuneteenthSaturday, June 19, 2027 · USPS closed
- Independence DayMonday, July 5, 2027 · USPS closed
- Labor DayMonday, September 6, 2027 · USPS closed
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' DayMonday, October 11, 2027 · USPS closed
Where this comes from
From USPS's holiday list, UPS's holiday schedule and FedEx's 2026 holiday service schedules, checked November 11, 2026. Schedules can change, and hours at individual Post Offices, UPS Stores and FedEx Office locations vary. Check your location before you go.
Questions people ask
Is mail delivered on Columbus Day 2027?
No. Post Offices closed; no regular mail delivery. Priority Mail Express can still be delivered on some holidays.
Is UPS open on Columbus Day?
Yes. Pickup and delivery as normal. UPS Ground Saver needs an extra day because USPS is closed. (2027 schedule not published yet; this is 2026)
Is FedEx open on Columbus Day?
Yes, with early pickups and drop box pickups in some areas. (2027 schedule not published yet; this is 2026)