Post Office Holidays List 2025 India

Unlike banks, post offices are open on the second and fourth Saturdays, so you can visit and access the services you need.

Post Office Holidays are days when postal services, including mail delivery and counter services, are unavailable due to national, state, or regional holidays observed by the postal department.

Yes, post offices across India remain closed on national holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.

Yes, post offices in a particular state observe state-specific holidays in addition to national holidays. These holidays vary depending on the region.

Most post offices are closed on Sundays, except for a few that provide limited services like speed post or parcel delivery.

Yes, as per government regulations, post offices remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

While post offices are closed on holidays, certain services like online tracking and customer support through India Post’s website or app may still be available.

Yes, India Post ATMs are operational 24/7, even on holidays, allowing users to access basic banking services.

You can check the holiday schedule on the official India Post website or contact the post office directly for confirmation.

Yes, most services like mail delivery, money orders, and counter services are unavailable on post office holidays. However, self-service options like postal kiosks or drop boxes might still be functional.

No, private courier services have their own schedules and may remain operational on some public holidays when post offices are closed.

No, parcel collection and delivery services are not available on post office holidays.

The official list of Post Office Holidays is published annually on the India Post website and displayed at local post office branches.

Yes, post offices will remain closed on 16th August, 2025 for Janmashtami.