Does USPS Deliver on Saturdays? (2025 Guide)
🚀 Quick Answer (TL;DR)
Yes, USPS delivers on Saturdays. First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Media Mail, and Ground Advantage can arrive on Saturday, but only Priority Mail/Express are prioritized. For a guaranteed weekend window, use Priority Mail Express and confirm availability for your ZIP using the USPS locator.
📋 Quick Navigation
- Yes, USPS delivers mail on Saturdays. In fact, Saturday is a regular delivery day for most USPS services. However, what actually arrives in your mailbox depends on what type of mail is being sent and the specific service used. Need to send mail online with weekend delivery? Priority Mail Express offers guaranteed Saturday service. Or use our online letter service to schedule Saturday delivery.
USPS Saturday Delivery Services
What time does USPS deliver on Saturdays? Most USPS services deliver by afternoon on Saturday, though times vary by location and service type. Here's the complete breakdown:
Does USPS deliver packages on Saturday? Yes—see which services qualify below and what's guaranteed.
| Service | Saturday Delivery | Guaranteed? | Typical Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail | ✅ Yes | No | By afternoon | Letters, bills, cards |
| Priority Mail | ✅ Yes | No | By afternoon | No extra charge for Saturday delivery |
| Priority Mail Express | ✅ Yes | Yes | By guaranteed time | Sunday delivery available (extra fee) |
| Media Mail | ✅ Yes | No | Later in day | Books, educational materials |
| Ground Advantage | ✅ Yes | No | Later in day | Packages under 70 lbs |
Note: Only Priority Mail Express is guaranteed, with delivery available 7 days a week in many areas (extra fee for Sunday/holiday).
See current USPS service standards and delivery windows for more details on delivery times.
Check the Priority Mail Delivery Map for ZIP-to-ZIP timing. For detailed timing, see mail delivery times by state. You can also send letters online with guaranteed Saturday delivery tracking.
Saturday Mail Pickup and Collection
Yes, USPS picks up mail on Saturdays from collection boxes, though retail hours vary by location. Most blue mailboxes are collected on Saturdays, and some post offices offer counter services on Saturday mornings in busy areas.
Are Post Offices open on Saturday?
Many Post Offices have limited Saturday lobby hours, and collection boxes are often picked up on Saturdays. Hours vary by location—check the USPS locator linked below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saturday a business day for USPS?
Yes, Saturday is considered a business day for USPS mail delivery. Most USPS services deliver on Saturday, making it part of their regular delivery schedule.
What time does USPS deliver on Saturdays?
USPS typically delivers by afternoon on Saturdays, though delivery times can be later during peak seasons. Priority Mail and Express services are prioritized for earlier delivery.
Does USPS deliver packages on Saturday?
Yes, USPS delivers packages on Saturday. Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express are prioritized for Saturday delivery.
Does USPS pick up mail on Saturdays?
Yes, USPS picks up mail on Saturdays from collection boxes, though retail counter hours vary by location. Check your local post office hours for Saturday services.
Does USPS deliver on Sundays?
USPS delivers on Sundays only for Priority Mail Express (for an extra fee) and select Amazon packages in certain markets. Regular mail delivery is Monday through Saturday only.
Are Post Offices open on Saturday?
Many USPS locations have limited Saturday lobby hours and Saturday collection. Hours vary by location; check the USPS locator.
📮 Weekend delivery options (info)
Priority Mail Express offers guaranteed Saturday delivery in many areas (Sunday/holiday available in some ZIPs). Verify service for your ZIP with the USPS locator. Skip the post office and use our certified mail online service to send important documents with Saturday delivery tracking.
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