Yes, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) delivers mail and packages on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2025.
Christmas Eve is considered a normal business day for mail delivery, so you can expect your regular mail, including letters and packages, to arrive as usual.
However, there are a few key points to keep in mind:
- Post Office Hours: While Post Offices will be open, many locations may have reduced hours and close early, often around noon. It is highly recommended to check the specific hours of your local post office online using the USPS Locator if you need to visit one.
- Collection Boxes: The pickup times for blue collection boxes may be earlier than usual. If you need to send something out, it’s best to drop it off well before the last posted pickup time.
- Priority Mail Express: This premium service, which offers guaranteed delivery, will continue to be delivered on Christmas Eve as it is a service that runs 365 days a year.
It is important not to confuse Christmas Eve with Christmas Day. Christmas Day (December 25th) is a federal holiday, and the USPS will not be delivering any regular mail or packages.
Post Offices will also be closed on Christmas Day.
The only exception for Christmas Day delivery is for Priority Mail Express, which may be delivered in some locations for an additional fee. Regular mail services will resume on the day after Christmas. Sources