Thanksgiving falls on Thursday this year, so if you need to send a package or make a deposit, it’s advisable to conduct your transactions before Thursday or plan for Friday instead.

While certain grocery stores, restaurants, and retail outlets may remain open for the holiday, banks and post offices will be shut down. Additionally, services from UPS and FedEx will not be operational, in accordance with their announcements.

The stock market will also observe a closure for the day, as it is a designated federal holiday.

Here’s what you should know regarding the availability of banks, post offices, and shipping services on Thursday, Nov. 28 this year.

When is Thanksgiving 2024?

This year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Is the post office open on Thanksgiving? Will mail be delivered?

Post offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, and there will be no mail delivery as stated on the U.S. Postal Service’s website.

Are banks open on Thanksgiving?

Bank branches including Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, and CitiBank will not operate on Nov. 28, as confirmed by the companies to YSL News.

Capital One Cafes will also remain closed for Thanksgiving.

Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on Thanksgiving?

UPS will not provide pickup or delivery services on Thanksgiving, and UPS Store locations may be closed as well. It’s recommended to check with your nearest store for operational hours.

FedEx will also suspend pickup and delivery services, and FedEx Office locations will close on Nov. 28.

However, UPS Express Critical service operates 365 days a year. For more details, you can reach them at 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com.

Similarly, FedEx Custom Critical service is available every day of the year. You can call 1-800-762-3787 for more information.