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USPS To Celebrate 250 Years of Service
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USPS Announces Changes to Stamps: What to Know

The United States Postal Service announced on Monday the release of specially designed stamps and a prestige booklet to commemorate 250 years of postal service in the nation. The agency’s “250 Years of Delivering” Forever stamps and the Putting a Stamp on the American Experience booklet will mark the milestone. Why It Matters The postal […]

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Is there mail on Juneteenth? USPS
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Is There Mail on Juneteenth? USPS, Post Office, FedEx Hours

Thursday June 19 marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday that means many government offices and companies will be closed for the day. Here’s what that means for your mail and packages. The Context Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States on the day in 1865 when 250,000 still-enslaved African […]

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Is there mail on Easter Sunday?
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Is There Mail on Easter? USPS, UPS, FedEx Hours

Easter Sunday will fall on April 20 this year, and the Christian holiday affects mail and package delivery services from the United States Postal Service (USPS), the United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx. The Context The date of Easter changes every year. Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, which is […]

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USPS Unveils New Forever Stamp

Late actress Betty White has been honored by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with the release of its new forever stamp. A forever stamp is a stamp that will always remain valid for 1-ounce First-Class Mail postage despite any rate increases. On Thursday, White’s stamp was unveiled at a ceremony at the Los Angeles […]

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Is there mail on St. Patrick
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Is There Mail on St. Patrick’s Day? USPS, UPS, FedEx Hours

Americans will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day across the country on Monday, March 17, but will mail and deliveries be expected to continue as normal? The Context St. Patrick’s Day originated as a feast day to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Patrick was a fifth-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, […]

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Is There Mail Delivery Today? USPS, FedEx, UPS Hours for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection observed by many Christians. While it is a significant religious day, it is not a federal holiday in the United States, meaning businesses, government offices, and mail services generally remain open. However, some shipping services observe limited operations on related days, such […]

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