Usps mail today?

[krazie_Kid]

I am waiting for my order, and I feel like a dumbass for running out every hour to check, is there mail today?

 

[AG51]

No KK, they're observing New Years Day today

 

[jacquelyn]

Nope the mail is closed today.

 

[AG51]

No KK, they're observing New Years Day today


and you're not a dumbas* either

 

[5vz]

Nope, Federal Holiday since New Year's Day fell on Sunday.

Here is a link to the list of Federal Holidays this year. Note that another one is very soon. (And that there are far too few for us working folks that occasionally get them.)

2012 Federal Holidays

 

[krazie_Kid]

Ty for that 5vz. That is rediclous, just cause new years falls on a sunday they are giving them off today? Why cause they do not want them to work with a hang over or something? I thought that is why most places are closed on new years day?

Lol ty Anita, I been like "Where is this damn mailman?" All day.

 

[plantlvr]

Well I didn't know that either! Just went and mailed a bunch of stuff hoping it would be picked up today . I wish USPS wasn't going broke, I'd like a job with them

 

[waylonjessi4ever]

Ty for that 5vz. That is rediclous, just cause new years falls on a sunday they are giving them off today? Why cause they do not want them to work with a hang over or something? I thought that is why most places are closed on new years day?

Lol ty Anita, I been like "Where is this damn mailman?" All day.

No ..its cutbacks too ,the post office is broke .They are still considering canceling sat mail deliveries and deciding which post offices to close .It is necessary as people are not mailing as much with online payment /phone payments and email.
gotta cut somewhere .Several here in my county are up for closure .Meantime they get a day off to spend with their families which i am sure is appreciated .

 

[HarmonyPB]

I thought today was a holiday for most people? I know everyone here (that get holidays) is out today. The traffic wasn't even that bad.

And lol KK, I think every holiday that you could possibly have a hangover the next day should be a mandatory holiday! Like the day after Halloween, day after St. Patricks Day, etc. I know in Louisiana my company gives a day or two off for Mardi Gras.

 

[waylonjessi4ever]

It's a federal holiday yes .But private employers usually choose x amount of paid holidays per year along with pto ( vacation,sick ) .As a result they often make them land on a day like today .Of course retail ,etc ,would not have the day off and are not subject to any federal laws. Yes i have had to do some hr along with my accounting duties .
My last employer supplied alot of computer systems to fed agencies so i would have been off .
Hubby has been here for 5 days and its getting to be a bit much lol .
my hubbys current hr lady is a tard so she scheduled some days on july 4th holiday ..ugh ...i will be taking my vacay at that time if i get one .Too much togetherness ....

 

[krazie_Kid]

No ..its cutbacks too ,the post office is broke .They are still considering canceling sat mail deliveries and deciding which post offices to close .It is necessary as people are not mailing as much with online payment /phone payments and email.
gotta cut somewhere .Several here in my county are up for closure .Meantime they get a day off to spend with their families which i am sure is appreciated .

Yeah but I read it is being paid for, it is a paid holiday... It still is a dumbass idea if you think about it. "Ok guy's we are broke, but lets give them X hours for today to be paid and let them have off" Wtf? Now I do have to agree not a lot is being shipped usps anymore, because like you said of emails, but what about the usps flat rate shipping? Doesn't a lot of stuff from ebay come in that? Or is that ups?

I thought today was a holiday for most people? I know everyone here (that get holidays) is out today. The traffic wasn't even that bad.

And lol KK, I think every holiday that you could possibly have a hangover the next day should be a mandatory holiday! Like the day after Halloween, day after St. Patricks Day, etc. I know in Louisiana my company gives a day or two off for Mardi Gras.

Yeah the day after, most people drink on new years eve night and new years day many places are closed so there fore why the 2nd?

 

[been there]

Good union and I have a problem with unions .

 

[plarkinjr]

If it makes you feel any better.... when I get a package via UPS, it shows no tracking status changes on Saturday, Sunday or holidays; it appears Brown ceases all activity then. However, my pkg from V4L was apparently "handled" over the weekend, including New Year's Day (though it wasn't touched on the 2nd):


Arrival at {my Zipcode} Post Office
January 03, 2012, 6:07 am

Depart USPS Sort Facility
January 01, 2012
DALLAS, TX 75398

Processed through USPS Sort Facility
January 01, 2012, 1:47 am
DALLAS, TX 75398

Electronic Shipping Info Received
December 31, 2011

Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility
December 30, 2011, 9:32 pm
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility
December 30, 2011, 8:17 pm
WILMETTE, IL 60091

(but the event on Dec31 seems out of sequence >whatevs/shrug<)

My order will probably be in my mailbox shortly.

I frequently see USPS long-haul semi's on the interstates on weekends, and maybe even holidays.

 

[Dieseler]

Ah i read about Dec26 no mail but did not do my homework as was at the mailbox yesterday to no avail.
Yup did not know and hopefully today my package arrives.
Naw nothing dumb about it other than perhaps some neighbors getting a laugh.
Im sure a few of mine thought i was nuts.

 

[jacquelyn]

Because Sunday was the first all governments floated the holiday to the 2nd. It happens with most holidays that falls on Sundays. Even the stock market was closed yesterday. I guess 2012 had an extra national hang over day... Bright side Mail starts again today

 

[AzIrish]

Just picturing every one running to the door every few minutes.. what was that...dang