New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2024: Will Bank, Post Office, UPS, and FedEx remain open?
economictimes.indiatimes.comNew Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Here's a comprehensive guide to help plan your errands and deliveries as 2023 transitions into 2024.
Post Offices: Closure and Limited Mail Services
On both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, local post office locations will remain closed, with regular mail services halted, as confirmed by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Blue USPS collection boxes will not accept mail during this period. Priority Mail Express will experience limited delivery services in select locations, subject to an additional fee.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursBanks: Closure Across Major Institutions
Major banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Truist, and CitiBank, will observe closure on both December 31 and January 1. The occurrence of New Year's Eve on a Sunday aligns with the standard closure day for banks, while New Year's Day is recognized as a federal holiday.
UPS: Modified Hours and Service Interruptions
On New Year's Eve, UPS will suspend package pickup and delivery services. Some UPS Store locations may operate with adjusted hours, necessitating a check with local stores for precise details. Similar service interruptions will extend to New Year's Day, with UPS Store locations joining in the closure.
While the majority of FedEx delivery services will be unavailable on New Year's Eve, FedEx Office locations will maintain operations. Local FedEx Office hours should be verified for accurate information. On New Year's Day, both FedEx pickup and delivery services will experience a pause, and FedEx Office locations will be closed for the day.
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