USPS closes all branches for 24 hours February 17

All branches of the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on February 17 in observance of President's Day, a federal holiday that honors all past and present presidents. This closure will affect all states, including those that do not officially recognize the holiday, such as Delaware and Florida. While USPS will not be delivering mail, private carriers like Amazon and FedEx will continue their operations as usual. This will mark the fourth time this year that USPS has closed for 24 hours, following other national holidays. Additionally, most federal offices, schools, and the stock exchange will also be closed on President's Day, although grocery stores and other private businesses will remain open. President's Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February and has historical ties to George Washington's birthday.