Patriot Day, observed annually on September 11th, is not designated as a postal holiday by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Unlike federal holidays such as Christmas Day or Veterans Day, Patriot Day does not result in the closure of post offices or the suspension of mail delivery services.
Patriot Day was established by a joint resolution of Congress as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. While it is a significant day of national observance, encouraging remembrance, prayer, and acts of service, it does not hold the status of a federal holiday. Federal holidays are specifically recognized days when most federal government employees, including those at the USPS, are given a paid day off, leading to the cessation of regular postal operations. Since Patriot Day is a commemorative observance rather than a federal holiday, it does not trigger such operational changes.
Therefore, on Patriot Day, the United States Postal Service maintains its regular operational schedule. This means mail collection, processing, and delivery services proceed as normal, and post office retail locations remain open for business, adhering to their standard operating hours.
