Is There Mail on Christmas Eve? Post Office Open Hours, Delivery Today [Video]

What’s New

Most families are spending Christmas Eve together in preparation for Santa’s arrival.

But some could be waiting on last minute mail and packages to arrive before the big holiday and are wondering whether Christmas Eve impacts mail schedules.

Why It Matters

The holiday season is a prime time for package deliveries, with the majority of consumers online shopping for some, if not all, of their Christmas gifts this year.

According to Adobe Analytics, shoppers spent $77.4 billion online from November 1 through November 24 alone. That was up 9.6 percent from 2023.

Is Mail Delivered on Christmas Eve?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) does deliver mail on Christmas Eve, December 24.

The only exception to this rule is if Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. In that case, there would be no mail delivered because mail is never delivered on a Sunday. Because the USPS continues as usual, your mail will also be collected on …