USPS Closed for Columbus Day | Birmingham News

USPS shuts down for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12th—no regular mail delivery, but kiosks stay open 24/7 for printing postage, weighing packages, and tracking. New tech includes rapid drop-off stations, QR code label printers, and smart lockers. Some Priority Mail Express may still deliver—check the site. The holiday traces back to 1792 and became federal in 1971. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/news/2026/09/be-prepared-all-us-postal-service-locations-to-close-for-24-hours-in-october.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9b0ebd7c0ce8ecb Report issues to [email protected].