Does USPS Deliver on Sunday?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) does offer Sunday deliveries. But there is a catch: USPS Sunday delivery is only for their priority mail express and Amazon packages. If you need something urgently delivered on Sunday or have questions about USPS' weekend deliveries, this article has it all. 

Does USPS deliver mail on Sundays?

Luckily, the USPS, like many other services, has recognized the growing need for regular deliveries and offers weekend mail delivery. USPS priority mail express, which has specific Sunday delivery, is also called USPS overnight.

Does USPS deliver priority mail and priority mail express on Sunday?

Yes and no. Priority mail express is not the same as priority mail.

The difference between them is then both the shipping times and the prices. Priority mail express is an overnight delivery designed for customers who need to have something important, like a prenuptial agreement, to reach its destination as quickly as possible. It is the fastest guaranteed delivery service offered by USPS and is the only service that doesn't exclude any days of the week. However, it carries an added fee.

Unlike priority mail express, priority mail ships in one to three business days (but there is no guarantee for a weekend or Sunday delivery). USPS only delivers priority mail packages on Sundays in metro areas or high-volume areas. If your ZIP code doesn't fall into this category, there is no guarantee that your priority mail package will be delivered on Sunday.

It is worth mentioning that priority mail express service includes USPS tracking and insurance. If your package doesn't reach the destination by 6 p.m. on the expected date, you will receive a refund. Also, commercial and residential services are available. Among the others, there is priority mail express international, which has delivery speeds of three to five business days. The service ships to over 190 countries. If you have USPS informed delivery, you will receive a preview of what's on its way.

Does USPS deliver first-class packages and mail on Sunday?

Unfortunately, no. USPS doesn't deliver first-class mail on Sunday. First-class mail isn't considered a priority as it is designed for items considered standard mail. First-class mail is everything from normal letters, postcards, and magazine subscriptions to bills—anything that gets sent with a stamp or two, and there's no special treatment for those. First-class mail is a non-guaranteed economy option that delivers in one to five days.

Does USPS deliver retail ground mail on Sunday?

No, it doesn't make the cut. Retail ground is the most economical option to send mail and packages that are not required to be first-class mail.

Does USPS deliver Amazon packages on Sunday?

Yes, USPS delivers Amazon packages on Sunday. The collaboration between USPS and Amazon started in 2013. After the deal was made, Amazon packages were shipped by USPS. Amazon uses the parcel service to deliver everything, even on Sundays, which is extremely convenient for all Amazon customers looking for delivery on Sundays.

What time does USPS deliver on Sunday?

The answer is that USPS Sunday delivery hours vary, but if you choose priority mail express, your shipments should arrive by 10:30 a.m.. The time USPS guarantees at the latest is 6 p.m.. If you don't receive your package by 6 p.m., you are eligible for a full refund.

It is a little bit different with Amazon packages. Here, the window for delivery is much wider. It extends to 8, 9, or 10 p.m.. However, Amazon shipments are usually delivered earlier than that, so you should receive your Sunday deliveries in the afternoon at the latest in most cases.

How much does USPS Sunday delivery cost?

Priority mail express starts at $30.45 for a flat-rate envelope. The starting price for a priority mail express padded legal envelope is $31.20. However, these standard prices don't include the Sunday delivery fee. If you want your shipment to be delivered on Sunday, you must pay an additional fee of $12.50. The price includes tracking, insurance (up to $100), and proof of delivery service record. 

You may also be interested in how much USPS Amazon delivery on Sunday costs. Surprisingly, there are no extra fees for Sunday delivery—you only pay the standard delivery cost. This pricing applies even if you don't have an Amazon Prime membership.

Is it possible to pick up a package directly from USPS?

Yes. You can pick up your package directly from the post office. However, you have to do it before the scheduled delivery time and only if the reason for an early pick-up is valid. To pick up your package, prepare the tracking number and call USPS customer service. They will assist you. You can also redirect your shipment (letters, flats, packages with additional services, barcodes, or tracking) for delivery if it has been undelivered or unreleased.

When can you leave your package at the post office station?

Usually, post office stations accept packages up to the very minute they close. It means you can leave your mail or package before 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., depending on the particular station. In most cases, when you leave your package right before your local post office closes, it will immediately go out on the trucks for delivery, especially when you have chosen the overnight service.

Of course, if you aren't sure that you can make it to the station on time, you can always order package pick-up during the day. This way, you have the assurance that your package will for sure go out that evening.

Why consider virtual mailboxes?

If you don't want to worry about handling your packages, you can always switch to a virtual mailbox. Virtual mailboxes give you an actual street address that can be used for formation paperwork and opening a business account while allowing you to get secure digital copies of the contents of your mail, delivered electronically to your account. Many virtual mail providers offer additional services like physical mail forwarding, shredding, and disposing of unnecessary mail.

Benefits of virtual mailboxes

There are several benefits of using a virtual mailbox, such as:

• Guaranteed Sunday deliveries. Even if you pay for USPS priority mail express, there's a possibility for delay, especially around holidays and peak season. USPS' Sunday delivery schedule may also be modified or suspended when there's an excess load, a threat, or your mailbox is simply overflowing. While USPS offers a full refund if they miss your Sunday delivery, why not avoid that stress and inconvenience? With a virtual mailbox, you know there's someone to handle mail 24/7, all days a week.
• Increased privacy. All mail is delivered to a real street address, and you no longer have to list your home address on formation and other business-related documents.
• Flexibility. You no longer have to wait around for important mail via USPS weekend delivery. You can travel or work as a digital nomad, but rest assured that someone will be around to receive and sign your package.
• Efficient mail management. Cutting through envelopes and sorting mail, especially if you receive a lot of junk mail, can be overwhelming, and you may miss any important legal notice. Virtual mailboxes offload the mail management for you. They filter through your bulk mail, discard junk, and scan anything and everything that needs your attention, come rain or shine.
• Builds credibility. Having a physical business address that's not a P.O. box or your home address adds credibility to your small business that customers and vendors will trust. You can list your virtual address on your website's contact information page without worrying if someone will question the legitimacy of your business.

FAQs

Are tracking and insurance included in USPS weekend services?

It depends. Package tracking is indeed included in all USPS Saturday and Sunday deliveries. However, insurance is optional. Of course, there is automatic insurance of up to $100 for all USPS weekend delivery services, but you can also purchase extra insurance at a per-pound rate from USPS.

Are post office stations open on Sunday?

The post office stations remain closed on Sundays. This is the only day when full-time postal workers don't work at all. Regular business days by USPS are Monday through Saturday. This means that you cannot send anything to the post office on Sunday. However, you can go to the USPS website and use some of their services, like scheduling pick-up or calculating the cost of a shipment.

What are other days that USPS takes off?

There are days when USPS doesn't deliver mail at all, no matter which days of the week. These are 11 federal holidays that can impact regular mail delivery:

• Jan. 1, New Year's Day
• Third Monday of January, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Third Monday of February, President's Day
• 4th Monday of May, Memorial Day
• June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day
• July 4th, Independence Day
• First Monday of September, Labor Day
• Second Monday of October, Columbus Day
• Nov. 11, Veterans Day
• Fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving Day
• Dec. 25, Christmas Day

Also, the increased workload around these holidays may impact USPS delivery schedules. Contact your local post office or USPS customer service to learn about holiday deliveries.

Does USPS deliver on Saturday?

Yes, all USPS shipping services (priority mail express, priority mail, first-class mail, first-class package, USPS retail ground) allow for Saturday delivery. USPS postal workers deliver packages between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., regardless of the delivery service. Most packages arrive by 2 p.m. However, during peak seasons, they may be delivered as late as 6 p.m.

The only delivery service that lets you choose Saturday as a guaranteed delivery date is priority mail express (deliveries should arrive by 10:30 a.m.). Just as with Sunday deliveries, if you don't get your priority mail express by 6 p.m. on Saturday after choosing it as a guaranteed delivery day, you will get a full refund.

How much does USPS Saturday delivery cost?

There are no extra fees for Saturday deliveries because USPS treats Saturday as a regular working day. It's a great choice for someone who needs something over the weekend.

First-class mail stamps start at $0.73, while retail ground mail costs $5. Priority mail starts at $9.85 at the post office, and priority mail express starts at $30.45. The total cost of the chosen service depends on your delivery destination and how much the package weighs.