Happy Easter 2025: Are banks, post offices, UPS, FedEx open on April 20? Will mail be delivered? Key details here

Easter is coming! The majority of supermarkets and fast food restaurants will be open on Easter, which will take place on Sunday, April 20.

Updated on: Apr 19, 2025, 16:27:56 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Easter is coming! The majority of supermarkets and fast food restaurants will be open on Easter, which will take place on Sunday, April 20. However, some post offices and banks may remain closed on the day.

Happy Easter 2025: Several post offices, financial institutions and shipping services will be closed on Easter, so if you need to mail a package or complete a banking transaction during that week, you need to do so before Sunday. (AFP)

Easter holds significant value for millions of Christians worldwide. After 40 days of Lent, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Several post offices, financial institutions and shipping services will be closed on Easter, so if you need to mail a package or complete a banking transaction during that week, you need to do so before Sunday. Here's what you need to know before the start of Easter celebrations:

Is the post office open on Good Friday and Easter?

According to USA TODAY, the United States Postal Service verified that it will operate normally on Good Friday, April 18, and Easter Sunday, April 20.

However, mail will not be delivered on Sundays because USPS offices are closed for retail transactions and home and business mail delivery will not take place on Sundays.

Also Read: US Judge fumes at Trump admn over delay in bringing back man ‘wrongly’ deported to El Salvador; Prez says ‘I love that’

Are banks open on Easter?

US banks that usually close on Sundays will remain closed on Easter.

On April 20, the majority of banks such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, JPMorgan Chase, and CitiBank locations will be closed.

Is UPS open on Easter 2025?

On Easter, UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services. The UPS website states that certain UPS branches may be closed.

UPS Express Critical service is accessible every day of the year, as per the firm's website.

Is FedEx open on Easter?

According to FedEx's website, the majority of its delivery and pickup services will not be accessible on Easter. Additionally, FedEx Office hours will change, so it's recommended to confirm the exact hours with your nearby local store.

However, FedEx Custom Critical will remain open around-the-clock.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.