Good Friday is one of those sneaky holidays. It’s not like Christmas, where you know everything is shut. No, Good Friday is a federal holiday for the U.S. Postal Service, but only for some states. Confusing? Absolutely. It’s like they wanted to keep us on our toes.
What does this mean for your actual mail? Every single post office location will be locked up tighter than a drum. No retail windows open. No package pickup. If you try to slip a letter through the after-hours slot, it’ll just sit there, lonely, until Saturday. Don’t do it. It’s a trap for your hopes.
But Wait—What About Private Carriers?
Ah, here’s the twist in our little drama. UPS and FedEx? They run on a different schedule. Most of them are open for business on Good Friday. It’s like they don’t even respect the bunny’s day off. You can still ship that emergency fruitcake to your aunt.
Just check your local hours. Seriously. Some FedEx Offices close early. Others are open, but they’ll look at you like you’re crazy for showing up on a holiday. I’ve been that person. The shame is real, but the package gets delivered.
And don’t forget Amazon. That delivery driver is so overworked they probably don’t know what day it is. Good Friday means nothing to a Prime package. It’s just another day of cardboard and chaos.
Are post offices open on Good Friday?
