USPS will shorten hours for Christmas, New Year's Eve

 Retail lobbies at Post Offices nationwide will be open for business Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31. But most will shorten their hours, closing at noon.

Regular mail delivery will not be affected by these changes.

Post Offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Only Express Mail will be delivered on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day in most major metropolitan areas. Post Offices will be open during their normal times Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Revised hours will be posted at each Post Office.

USPS also is advising customers to deposit their mail in collection mailboxes before noon for early pickup on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.