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When is mail considered late? Check the mail delivery standards. Delivery time varies from one class of mail to another. It may be possible that the mailpiece is still in transit and is not lost or delayed depending on what class of mail is being used and how long ago it was mailed.
What Time Of Day Does USPS Stop Delivering? The United States Postal Service (USPS) typically stops delivering mail and packages to residences and businesses by 5:00 pm local time, although the exact time may vary depending on the volume of mail and the delivery route for that day.
After the last day of USPS Hold Mail service, we'll resume your regular mail delivery on 07/23/2023. Does this mean I should have made the hold for 7/15 to 7/21 in order get the mail delivered 7/22, or am I good in having it end 7/22?
USPS Hold Mail ® requests must be for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 30 days. If you need mail held longer than 30 days, please sign up for a USPS Forward Mail service. Also, at least 3 days must elapse between the end of one USPS Hold Mail period and the start of the next one.
The USPS provides information on what to do if your mail or package is delayed.
USPS can pause mail delivery to your address for 3–30 days. USPS Hold Mail Service is free and you can request it online.
Residential customers should check this Mail Service Disruptions website first for current, frequently-updated information about whether mail is being delivered to your neighborhood or if your local Post Office is open. Or you can call our customer service center at 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777).
For a fee, USPS Package Intercept ® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept.
At what time does the USPS stop delivering? In my own experience, as well as based on research, 10 PM is the latest people have reported where postal workers made home deliveries. This goes way beyond the standard closing business hours of USPS which are 8 to 5.
USPS ® guarantees overnight delivery to most locations by 10:30 AM the next day, although some destinations may have a two-day delivery window due to distance and logistics. If USPS ® fails to meet this guaranteed delivery time, customers are eligible for a full refund of postage costs.