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Many stores, pharmacies, and services have modified hours or are closed on New Year's Day 2026, with grocery stores generally open with reduced hours, while banks, stock exchanges, and postal services are mostly closed. Retailers like Walmart and Target remain open, but some specialty stores and services have limited hours or closures.
Denmark will cease its traditional letter delivery service on Dec. 30 due to declining volume and financial losses, transitioning focus to parcel delivery, with the phaseout of 1,500 jobs and red mailboxes, while private company Dao will take over letter dispatches, reflecting broader European postal cost-cutting trends.
Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring military service, leads to closures of government offices, post offices, and banks, while retail stores, restaurants, and stock exchanges generally remain open, though some services may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
The United States Postal Service will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, with no mail delivery or retail services, but customers can still access services via self-service kiosks that operate 24/7.
The United States Postal Service will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, and no mail will be delivered or retail services available, but customers can still access many postal services through self-service kiosks. Regular operations will resume on November 12.
Canada Post postal workers have gone on strike in response to government plans to cut services, including ending door-to-door delivery and closing some post offices, amid ongoing financial struggles and declining mail volume. The strike has halted mail and parcel deliveries nationwide, with some essential services continuing. Negotiations are ongoing, and the strike's end date remains uncertain.
Labor Day 2025, celebrated on September 1, will see many government offices, banks, and postal services closed, while most retail stores like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot will remain open, offering shopping opportunities. Grocery store hours vary, with some like Whole Foods open and others like Costco closed. Postal and delivery services such as USPS and FedEx will be closed, but online banking and ATMs will operate normally. Government offices and courts will also be closed.
Many countries have suspended or limited postal services to the US due to new tariffs introduced after the removal of the de minimis exemption by the Trump administration, which previously allowed packages under $800 to be shipped duty-free. This change has increased shipping costs and caused disruptions in international mail services, with services suspended indefinitely until new systems are developed to handle the tariffs.
Global postal services are suspending shipments to the U.S. due to confusion over new import duties that eliminate the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry for packages under $800. The change aims to combat illegal shipping practices but has caused delays and system updates worldwide, with some companies halting acceptance of parcels destined for the U.S.
European postal services are pausing shipments to the U.S. due to confusion and uncertainty over the end of the de minimis exemption and new import duties, leading to disruptions in international deliveries.
European postal services are suspending shipments to the U.S. due to the expiration of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free imports under $800, amid confusion over new tariffs and customs procedures, impacting billions of packages and prompting a halt in deliveries across multiple countries.
Several European countries are halting postal services to the US following the US's decision to scrap a tax exemption on low-value imports, impacting transatlantic e-commerce and prompting immediate suspension of shipments by major postal operators.
Multiple postal services in Europe and India are suspending shipments to the U.S. due to uncertainties and new import tariffs introduced by the U.S. government, which are causing disruptions in international mail and package deliveries.
Postal services will cease sending low-cost parcels to the US as the duty exemption ends, likely leading to increased shipping costs for such parcels.
On Veterans Day, a federal holiday, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will not deliver mail and post offices will be closed, resuming normal operations the following day. DHL also suspends operations, while UPS and FedEx will continue deliveries, though some services may experience delays due to USPS closures. Amazon will maintain its delivery schedule as Veterans Day is not one of its observed holidays.