Most post offices close around 5:00–6:00 pm on weekdays, but exact closing times vary a lot by location and country.

Why it depends

• Different postal services (USPS, Royal Mail, An Post, etc.) and even individual branches set their own hours, so there is no single “today’s closing time” that applies everywhere.

• Many branches also have shorter Saturday hours and are closed on Sundays and public holidays.

How to check yours now

Use one of these methods with your city or ZIP/postcode to get today’s closing time for your specific branch:

• Search “[your postal service name] location finder” (for example, “USPS location finder” or “Post Office branch finder”) and enter your ZIP/postcode to see today’s retail hours.

• On an online map (like Google Maps), type the exact name of your local post office; its listing will normally show “Open · Closes at HH:MM” for today.

• Call the national customer service line (for USPS in the US, 1‑800‑ASK‑USPS) and follow the prompts for location hours.