Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Eve 2024?

Christmas has officially arrived. Not even close to being ready? The December holiday arrived earlier than usual this year, and if you're like most holiday shoppers, then you've probably still got last-minute errands to complete like hitting the grocery store, finishing up your gift buying, and wrapping the last of the presents.

If mailing off your final batch of holiday cards or packages is also on your Christmas to-do list, then you may be wondering if the post office is open on Christmas Eve in 2024. Unlike last year, when Dec. 24 landed on a Sunday, this year, the unofficial holiday falls on a Tuesday, which makes fitting in those final details — like going to the post office — just a tiny bit easier to manage.

Or, perhaps you're waiting on a package or something important to arrive in the mail, which means that in addition to the USPS Christmas Eve hours, you may be curious if there will be mail delivery on Dec. 24. Fortunately, we've got all the answers on USPS hours, mail delivery, collection times, as well as UPS, FedEx and DHL hours to make sure you've got everything you need to help make this Christmas as merry and bright as possible.

Here's what you need to know on post office Christmas Eve hours and mail delivery for 2024.

According to the USPS website, local post office locations will be open for business as usual on Tuesday, Dec. 24. That said, it's always a good idea to check with your local branch for specific hours.

Along with regular store hours, there will also be mail delivery, as well as Priority Mail Express delivery. Mail collection times will also operate during normally scheduled times. So, if you're dropping something in a blue collection box, it will be picked up at its usual time.

Christmas lands on Wednesday, Dec. 25 this year, and given that it's a national holiday, the post office will be closed and there won’t be mail delivery or collection.

Depending on your other holiday to-dos, you may be wondering about additional delivery services and their Christmas Eve schedules. Here’s the lowdown on UPS, FedEx and DHL:

On Tuesday, Dec. 24, UPS will operate with normal delivery service. Pickup service is only available only for Air and International Air packages packages only if pre arranged by Thursday, Dec. 19. UPS On-Call Pickup service is available for Air and international Air packages. UPS Next Day Air packages picked up on Dec. 24 will be scheduled for delivery on Thursday, Dec. 26.

On Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, there will be no UPS pickup or delivery service, except for UPS Express Critical. UPS services will resume during normal business hours on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Find details and local UPS store hours here.

FedEx, FedEx Ground, FedEx Ground Economy services will all run on Christmas Eve. FedEx Express will run with early station, on-call pickups and dropbox closings in some areas, according to the FedEx website. FedEx Freight will be closed.

FedEx Office stores will operate with modified hours and some locations will be closed on Christmas Eve.

On Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, FedEx services and stores will be closed except for Custom Critical. FedEx services and stores will resume during normal business hours on Thursday, Dec. 26, except for FedEx Freight, which may operate with modified hours.

Find details and local store hours here.

DHL delivery services will operate on Tuesday, Dec. 24. but pickup and collection will run only if prearranged. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, DHL will not operate. Normal pickup and delivery resumes on Thursday, Dec. 26.

Find out more about DHL’s holiday schedule and services here.

Sarah Lemire

Sarah Lemire is a lifestyle and entertainment reporter for TODAY based in New York City. She covers holidays, celebrities and everything in between.