Is the post office open today on July 5? Is there mail delivery? Will the mail run?
The Fourth of July 2021 holiday is Sunday, July 4, 2021. But because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, many businesses and offices observe Monday, July 5, 2021, as the official holiday. No, the United States Postal Service will not be open on July 5, 2021. The post office recognizes Monday, July 5 as a holiday for its employees this year because the Fourth of July 2021 holiday falls on a Sunday, when the post office is already closed. There will be no regular mail delivery on Monday, July 5, 2021. FedEx and UPS, however, will operate basic service and delivery. Their storefront locations will also be open, but some locations might have modified hours. UPS Freight, UPS Domestic Ground and International, FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx SmartPost will all be closed. There are plenty of online sales for the Fourth of July, even on July 5. Here are just a few:  Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com  Katherine Rodriguez can be reached at krodriguez@njadvancemedia.com. Tell us at nj.com/tips.