Post Offices Will Be Closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019WASHINGTON — Post Offices nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. All Post Offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume after the holidays on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Some Post Offices may have extended hours leading up to the holidays, and limited hours on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, Pos

Postal Service Reveals Dates and Locations for Select 2019 First Day of Issue Stamp CeremoniesName of Stamp Issuance FDOI Date City ST Hearts Blossom 1/10/19 San Juan PR Lunar New Year: Year of the Boar 1/17/19 Houston TX Black Heritage: Gregory Hines 1/28/19 New York NY Cactus Flowers 2/15/19 Mesa AZ Alabama Statehood 2/23/19 Huntsville AL###

Postal Service Letters FROM Santa Program Provides Santa’s Personalized Response to Your Child’s Letter Great Photo Opportunity to Treasure for YearsWASHINGTON — Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus — and the U.S. Postal Service can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter — complete with a North Pole postmark. Here are the steps for your child to get a letter back from Santa:Have your child write a letter to Santa and place it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North

Shop online with confidence because USPS will get it thereWASHINGTON — Are you a Black Friday shopper or Cyber Monday shopper? Holiday mailing deadlines are fast approaching, and the Postal Service is ready to deliver. Mail carriers will also deliver Priority Mail Express packages on Christmas Day for an additional fee in select locations. Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing, and shipping deadlines, can be found at the Postal Service Holida

Postal Service today revealed several of the new Forever stamps and other stamps to be issued in 2019. The stamp art features the word “Love” in cursive script below 12 colorful hearts meant to visually express love’s joyful, bountiful nature. The stamp art depicts Missouri in the disruptive camouflage she wore from her commissioning until a refit in early 1945. US FlagWith this new 2019 stamp, the Postal Service celebrates the American flag, the most recognizable symbol of our nation. The stamp

Postal Service, American Postal Workers Union Negotiations ExtendedWASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have agreed to further extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Although the contract with the APWU expired at midnight Thursday, September 20, 2018, the Postal Service and the APWU have mutually decided to extend negotiations toDecember 7, 2018. The APWU represents more than 192,000 employees who work as clerk

Postal Service Reports Fiscal Year 2018 ResultsOverall volume decline of 3.2 billion piecesNet loss of $3.9 billionUrgent need to advance legislative and regulatory reforms, along with continued aggressive postal management actions to generate new revenue and control costsWASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service reported operating revenue of $70.6 billion for fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018), an increase of $1.0 billion compared to the prior year. The Postal Service subsequent

Postal Service reported operating revenue of $70.6 billion for fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018), an increase of $1.0 billion compared to the prior year. The Postal Service subsequently reduced its debt by $1.8 billion, finishing the year with $13.2 billion in debt outstanding. “Making the pre-funding payments in full or in part would have left the Postal Service with insufficient liquidity to ensure the continued achievement of our mission.” Postal Service media resources,

Postal Service is Ready to Deliver Nearly 16 Billion Pieces of Cheer This Holiday Season Including more than 900 million packagesWASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages, for a total of nearly 16 billion cheerful deliveries this holiday season – the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. “The Postal Service is ready to deliver for the holiday season. Additional news and information, including all domestic, internat

“The Postal Service is ready to deliver for the holiday season. Informed Delivery is one more way the Postal Service is helping you anticipate, communicate and celebrate this holiday season. Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines, can be found at the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom at usps.com/holidaynews. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroo

WASHINGTON — El Servicio Postal de EE.UU. “El Servicio Postal está listo para las entregas de la temporada navideña. En cambio, la época de más trabajo para el Servicio Postal es ahora dos semanas antes de Navidad. Informed Delivery ” es otra manera más en que el Servicio Postal le ayuda a anticipar, comunicar y celebrar esta temporada de fiestas. Se pueden encontrar más noticias del Servicio Postal relacionadas con la temporada navideña, incluyendo las fechas límite de envío y el correo de Sant

Temporary Emergency Committee of the Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet November 14WASHINGTON — The Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service (“TEC”) will meet Nov. 14 in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. Registration of speakers at the public comment period is required. Participation in the public comment period is governed by 39 C.F.R. Three hours after the conclusion of the open session meeting,

Mail Goes Digital with Informed Delivery Bridging the Gap Between Physical Mail and EmailWASHINGTON, DC — Whether it is a card from Grandma, a bill, or a special surprise package, the U.S. Postal Service has a feature that allows you to see what is coming to your mailbox — anytime, anywhere — even while traveling. Informed Delivery is on the cutting edge of communication trends by helping people manage their mail and make the most of it. Users also have the ability to interact with digital conte

Postal Service has a feature that allows you to see what is coming to your mailbox — anytime, anywhere — even while traveling. Informed Delivery is on the cutting edge of communication trends by helping people manage their mail and make the most of it. Users also have the ability to interact with digital content, such as special offers and related links, directly from Informed Delivery notifications. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com. Additional new