USPS Sunday Delivery
Does the USPS deliver packages to large metro areas on Sundays?
Yes, depending on the mail class used and the metro area you live in, the U.S. Postal Service does deliver packages on Sundays. In December 2018, the USPS delivered more than 8 million packages on Sundays to residents across the U.S.
Mail Class
Sunday Delivery Available?
Insurance
USPS Tracking
Priority Mail Express
Sunday Delivery Available? :
Yes (additional $12.50 fee required)
Insurance :
$100 included
USPS Tracking :
Yes
Priority Mail
Sunday Delivery Available? :
Yes (large metros only)
Insurance :
$50 included
USPS Tracking :
Yes
First Class Package Service
Sunday Delivery Available? :
Yes (large metros only)
Insurance :
Available
USPS Tracking :
Yes
Media Mail
Sunday Delivery Available? :
No
Insurance :
Available
USPS Tracking :
Yes
Parcel Select Ground
Sunday Delivery Available? :
No
Insurance :
Available
USPS Tracking :
Yes
First Class Mail Letters
Sunday Delivery Available? :
No
Insurance :
Not Available
USPS Tracking :
No
First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelopes
Sunday Delivery Available? :
No
Insurance :
Not Available
USPS Tracking :
No
Postcards
Sunday Delivery Available? :
No
Insurance :
Not Available
USPS Tracking :
No
When did the USPS start delivering packages on Sundays?
In 2013, the USPS began a test program delivering packages for Amazon.com on Sundays. The program originally started in Los Angeles and New York City but quickly moved to all large metro areas across the U.S. As e‑commerce continued to grow, the USPS expanded the program to include all packages.
Does the USPS deliver letter mail on Sundays?
No, only packages are delivered to select metro areas in the U.S. Letter mail is delivered 6 days a week Monday through Saturday.
Is the Post Office open on Sundays?
No, nearly all Post Offices are closed on Sundays. Most bulk mail processing centers and USPS distribution centers are open to help route mail and packages to their final destination, but these centers are not open to the public.
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