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Federal Holidays 2012


On this page you will find all of the dates that are observed as federal holidays for 2012, these are also traditionally recognized as Post Office Holidays and are great indicators of when most Post Offices and Banks will be closed.

You will also find links to the USPS website that will help you to find a zip code, calculate postage, locate a post office and even track and confirm packages.



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Besides finding a complete listing of Post Office Holidays, you will also find some links to some very interesting reading for your kindle, a great lens by Delawson- Favorite Places In America (excellent pictures), and you will also find a few great places to leave comments about the upcoming holidays.

Also read about the Postal Service closings due to losses over the past four years.

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*Special thanks to PD Photo for some of the beautiful images that is used on this lens.

New Years Day - January 1, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - New YearsThis January 1, 2012 is on a Sunday and so the New Year holiday will be recognized by banks and post offices on Monday January the 2nd.

Most Banks and Post Offices will be closed on Monday January 2, 2012 and will re-open on Tuesday January 3, 2012.

Federal employees including post office workers, bank tellers and other federal workers will be bringing in the new year just like everyone else, at home with their friends and family.

Happy New Year to all.

Great New Years Kindle Items

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What Are Your Goals For The New Year?

And are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

  • JaguarJulie Jun 1, 2012 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Well, my goals have been simplified ... to live, laugh, love. I'm entering a new phase in my life and I sure hope the Post Office doesn't take a holiday, but delivers my check!
  • favored1 Feb 24, 2012 @ 1:32 am | delete
    I don't set goals. I just do better each time I try, that way I'm not bummed out.
  • j5hale3 Feb 10, 2012 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Hi, I'm working on a lens for addressing standards (worldwide-postal-addressing-standards) It's still a work in progress. I have featured this lens on mine and if you like my lens, please feature it.
  • fugeecat Jan 2, 2012 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Didn't get all of my New Year's Goals met last year. Hopefully, I'll do better this year.
  • reikiflow Dec 26, 2011 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Resolutions at my age are noncense. I would rather use affirmations on a daily basis together with creative visioning to see myself already perfect, whole and complete.
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Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday - January 15, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - Martin Luther King PictureOne of the greatest civil rights leaders of all times, Martin Luther King Jr.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday (January 15th), local post offices and banks will be closed on Monday January 16, 2012 and should be scheduled to re-open on Tuesday January 12, 2011.

The Great Martin Luther King Jr - Kindle Books That May Enlighten Your Dream

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What Is Your Favorite Martin Luther King Jr. Quote?

  • snakesmom Apr 30, 2011 @ 10:22 am | delete
    "I have a dream"
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:08 am | delete
    I had a dream
  • lilymom24 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
  • gypsyman27 Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    "I may not get there with you, be we as a people will get to the promised land." Taken from the Washington DC speech shortly before his death.
  • Spook Feb 7, 2011 @ 8:57 am | delete
    I have a dream.
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Presidents Day - February 20, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - George Washington PictureAlthough Presidents Day is also known as George Washingtons's Birthday, it is also the day when we honor all of the U.S. presidents, and remember the great leaders that helped to make this country what it is today.

Post offices and banks will be closed on Monday February 20, 2012, but should be open again on Tuesday February 21, 2012.

Great Kindle Books On Presidents Of The United States Of America

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Who Is Your Favorite President And Why?

Everyone has an opinion,.
What's yours?

  • favored1 Feb 24, 2012 @ 1:35 am | delete
    I have a few, but if I could only pick one, it would have to be President Washington. I love new beginnings.
  • scarlettohairy Dec 26, 2011 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Abe, he's the man. I like what he stood for.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Yeh, Washington
  • lilymom24 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    I have to agree with Spook and say Ronald Reagan but not for political reasons. I recently read a memior which was filled with his love letters to Nancy...very touching.
  • glockr Mar 22, 2011 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    George Washington. He could have been king if he wanted but he declined.
  • KarateKatGraphics Feb 17, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
    Lincoln! So smart, but tough too. Also admire what FDR accomplished. Sad that it's so hard now for truly big ideas like his to take root.
  • gypsyman27 Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    My favorite is now Barack Obama, because he shares many of the views that I espouse, but I lean toward Bill Clinton. See you around the galaxy...
  • tiff0315 Feb 9, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
    Abraham Lincoln, he has done a lot of good for our country.
  • Spook Feb 7, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Oh, oh, naughty, naughty. Ronald Reagan as he had ideals which made sense to me.
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Memorial Day - May 28, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - Memorial Day PictureMemorial day is the day when we should not only remember family and friends who's lives have past, but the lives of so many others that have given it up as the ultimate sacrifice for this great land.

Post Offices and Banks will be closed on Monday May 28, 2012 and will be open again on Tuesday May 29, 2012.

The Vietnam War Memorial Wall - Washington D.C.

Kindle Memorial Books

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Independence Day - July 4, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - Independence DayEven though the fourth of July, also known as Independence day for the United States, is traditionally celebrated at night with fantastic fireworks displays, it is also a federal holiday, meaning post offices and banks will be closed in celebration of this event .

The Fourth of July is on a Wednesday this year and the Post Offices and Banks should be open again on Thursday July 5, 2011.

Independence Has It's Price...

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Who Was The United States Fighting To Gain Their Independence In The Year 1776?

If you know the answer, leave it here.
If you don't, you should - So, go Google it!

  • favored1 Feb 24, 2012 @ 1:39 am | delete
    Oh and things were going so nice. Why'd ya have to bring up the past with our dear friends? :)
  • Big_Joe Feb 24, 2012 @ 2:08 am | delete
    Good point favored1,
    After all, that was history and we should not dwell on that, but instead we should set our sites on tommorrow.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:06 am | delete
    Blighty
  • lilymom24 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Britian
  • KarateKatGraphics Feb 17, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
    aw c'mon!
  • gypsyman27 Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    The British (Great Britain), see you around the galaxy...
  • tiff0315 Feb 9, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
    Britain
  • Spook Feb 7, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    Britain?
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Labor Day - September 3, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - All Labor Has DignityLabor Day is a celebration of our country's work force. A day when we are to take it easy and relax. A day to honor our country's labor unions, organizations and to celebrate the fruits of our labors.

Traditionally Labor Day is the first Monday in September.

Post Offices and Banks will be closed on Monday September 3, 2012 and will re-open on Tuesday September 4, 2012.

Labor Day Kindle Books That You May Enjoy

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Columbus Day - October 8, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - Christopher Columbus Sails!Columbus Day is the celebration of Christopher Columbus's landing in the new world (America).

Even though it is a federal holiday for the United States of America, it has also been unofficially celebrated by many other countries under many other names.

Post Offices and Banks will be observing this holiday on Monday October 8, 2012 and should be open again on Tuesday October 9, 2012.

Columbus Day Kindle Books

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Columbus Sails To America - Name The 3 Ships In The Picture Above

What are the names of these 3 famous ships that are depicted in the picture above?

  • favored1 Feb 24, 2012 @ 1:37 am | delete
    He didn't "actually" sail any to America.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:06 am | delete
    Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta
  • lilymom24 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria (and I did not cheat by looking at the other answers first)lol
  • gypsyman27 Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. See you around the galaxy...
  • Big_Joe Feb 20, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Gypsyman, I had no doubt that you would know... :)
  • prosperity66 Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
    The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Gosh guys... the Mayflower arrived long after Columbus ;)
  • Big_Joe Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Excellent answer... and the correct one at that... "Nice Going Prosperity66"
  • tiff0315 Feb 9, 2011 @ 9:16 am | delete
    All I know is the Mayflower
  • Spook Feb 7, 2011 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Sorry I have forgotten.
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Veteran's Day - November 11, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - Veterans Day PictureVeterans Day is day when we should all pay tribute to the people in the armed forces, not only the armed forces of today, but also to the brave brothers and sisters that have laid their life on the line through out history. Some still standing and some have fallen, but they are all Veterans, they are all Americans and they are all Remembered.

A special thanks to all of you from the author of this lens.

Veteran's Day, November 11, 2012 is on a Sunday this year, so to celebrate, Monday November 12, 2012 Post Offices and Banks will be closed and should be open again on Tuesday November 13, 2012.

Veteran's Kindle Books

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In Your Opinion, What Was The Greatest Battle Ever Fought... And Who Won?

  • favored1 Feb 24, 2012 @ 1:40 am | delete
    The greatest battle ever won was when Jesus defeated satan on the cross and rose after 3 days. Bet you didn't expect that one.
  • Big_Joe Feb 24, 2012 @ 2:11 am | delete
    Amen... and your right, I didn't expect that... Very good one Favored1... :)
  • Apgumby Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Gettysburg.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:05 am | delete
    Battle of the Roses -- Yorkists!
  • lilymom24 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    lol at Howards answer....but he's wrong....Dr Pepper wins!
  • prosperity66 Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Hm... all wars were vain. If you take a serious look at the war winners, you'll always see that the loser is the actual winner :(
  • howards522 Feb 14, 2011 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Coke vs Pepsi? I will give the victory to Coke!

    Seriously, not much of a historian and dont mean to make light of the many great battles in our history I just couldnt answer this one out of stupidity on my part.
  • tiff0315 Feb 9, 2011 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Oooh, what a loaded question! I don't know
  • Spook Feb 7, 2011 @ 9:02 am | delete
    I'll go for the Second World War and free men won.
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Will Your Post Office Be Closing - Permanently?

A great article about the current post office closings can be found by visiting the MSN Article listed here.

Thanksgiving Day - November 22, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays Thanksgiving - What are you thankful for?In celebration of a bountiful harvest for the year, Thanksgiving (also known as Turkey Day) is traditionally celebrated with a feast of Turkey or Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin pie.

Post Offices and Banks will be closed on Thursday November 22, 2012 and most will re-open on Friday November 23, 2012

Happy Turkey Day!

The Soldiers Thanksgiving Poem...
A gift from this lens master to all that want it...

"Momma Don't Cry"
By Mike Hutcheson

Momma don't cry, I'll be home soon -
Sitting at the table, with my fork and my spoon-
We'll eat thanksgiving dinner, that was prepared with your love-
And we will all give our thanks, to the good lord above-

For the time I've been here, on this scorched foreign ground-
I must keep my silence, not making a sound-
For one little peep, whether awake or asleep-
Could be all that it takes, to make my momma weep-

Still I'm coming home soon, standing at the front door-
I'll scream and I'll yell, and be silent no more-
The screams will be laughter, and I'll yell how I care-
And be thankful that momma, was always right there-

While night is falling here, the world has turned black-
I'm thankful for home, and can't wait to get back-
Just' sitting at the table, with my fork and my spoon-
Momma don't cry, I'll be home soon-


Click here for a printable version of this poem that was prepared by Lensmaster Tipi,
Thanks Tipi and Happy Thanksgiving.

To see many more Soldier Poems visit Tipi's The Soldier Poems lens by clicking here.

Thanksgiving Recipes And Stories - For Your Kindle

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Christmas Day - December 25, 2012

Post Office Holidays

Post Office Holidays - Christmas PictureTraditional Christmas is celebrated on December the 25th, and this year Christmas falls on Tuesday.

The federal holiday this year will be observed on Tuesday December 25, 2012 and banks and post offices should be open again on Wednesday December 26, 2012.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Christmas Ideas For Your Kindle

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  • JoyfulReviewer Mar 8, 2012 @ 11:47 am | delete
    Clever lens idea ... very interactive and informative. Nicely done.
  • WriterJanis Feb 26, 2012 @ 4:31 am | delete
    Your Momma Don't Cry poem brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful.
  • favored1 Feb 24, 2012 @ 1:44 am | delete
    Enjoyed my visit, really. Love the interaction. Seems that some postal services take additional holidays if you get my meaning. That's ok though, I'm all for a four day postal week anyway. Who needs bills every day?
  • Kikecapper Dec 23, 2011 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    Kikes will be pleased with x-mas being on a Sunday this year as they will not have to pay employees for the holiday.
  • Tipi Sep 19, 2011 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing your soldiers Thanksgiving poem with me for one of my lenses, I love it. I made a printable poem and will drop that by you to you. Really appreciate your kindness.
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Useful Postal Links

Post Office Holidays

None of the following links are affiliate links,
they are just an added feature for the visitors here at Post Office Holidays.

These links open in a new window and are directed to the USPS website.


Find A Zip Code

Calculate Postage

Locate a Post Office

Track and Confirm

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