Are banks and mail services open on Easter 2025? Here's what you need to know in the U.S.
With Easter 2025 falling on Sunday, April 20, many Americans are wondering whether banks, post offices, and shipping services like UPS and FedEx will be open during the holiday.
Easter is approaching, and with it comes changes to the operating hours of many essential services. While most grocery stores and fast food chains will continue to serve customers on the holiday, those planning to visit banks or send mail may need to adjust their schedules.
Falling on Sunday, April 20 in 2025, Easter is a major Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Given its significance, many institutions, including banks, post offices, and shipping services, typically close for the day. If you have important errands to run, especially involving financial transactions or deliveries, it’s a good idea to take care of them before the holiday.
Will the post office be open on Easter 2025?
United States Postal Service (USPS) operations will proceed as normal on Friday, April 18, and Easter Sunday, April 20. In an emailed statement to USA Today, the USPS confirmed.
Since USPS facilities are closed for retail transactions, business and residential mail deliveries will not happen on Sunday, mail will not be delivered. However, Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year, including on Sundays.
Are banks open on Easter in the United States?
Since Easter falls on a Sunday, banks that typically close on Sundays will also be closed on Easter Sunday.
Most branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank will be closed on April 20. Customers are encouraged to contact their local branch to confirm specific hours.
According to USA Today, Capital One will be operating at the normal schedule hours on Good Friday and Easter. Customers can use the Capital One locator finder to find specific information for operating hours near them.
Are FedEx and UPS open on Easter?
UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services on Easter Sunday, and many UPS Store locations may also be closed, according to the company’s website. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store directly to confirm specific holiday hours.
However, UPS Express Critical—the company’s urgent delivery service—remains available year-round, including holidays. For more details, visit upsexpresscritical.com.
Similarly, most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be unavailable on Easter. FedEx Office locations will have adjusted hours, so it’s best to check with your nearest store for their specific schedule.
That said, FedEx Custom Critical, the company’s emergency shipping service, operates 24/7 and will remain available during the holiday.