Beat the Holiday Rush: India Post Office Holidays 2025
Don’t get stuck on a holiday—here’s your cheat sheet for post office closures so you can plan ahead (and still hit your send button on time).
Introduction
National Post Office Holidays 2025
Regional (Restricted) Post Office Holidays
Planning Tips for Holidays
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Sunday is a regular weekly holiday for all post offices across India. No postal services are available to the public on Sundays, including mail delivery or counter operations. However, in certain metro cities, speed post delivery may occur if pre-scheduled or during emergency services, but this is not standard practice.
No, post offices remain closed on all official public holidays. These include national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, along with major regional and religious festivals. On these days, services such as mail dispatch, counter transactions, and savings bank operations are not available to the public.
Generally, no regular services are available on post office holidays. However, in select metropolitan areas or during emergencies, certain essential services like speed post or parcel delivery may be operated through dedicated shifts. These exceptions are rare and do not apply to most branches or routine postal operations across the country.
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