Blame the 1840s and some very serious-looking men in powdered wigs. Easter Monday became a federal holiday for post offices back when people actually celebrated “Easter Week” as a big deal. The USPS decided that after dyeing eggs and eating ham, everyone deserved a day to recover.
Fun fact: The USPS is one of the few government agencies that still closes on Easter Monday. The DMV? Open. The IRS? Taking your calls (unfortunately). But the post office? They’re stubbornly committed to this holiday, like a grandpa who insists on wearing a suit to brunch.
Are Post Offices Open Easter Monday in Ontario?
What About Other Countries?
If you’re in the UK, Canada, or Australia, you’re laughing. Their post offices are also closed on Easter Monday, but they expect it. In the US, we treat it like a surprise pop quiz. You wouldn’t think to check, and then—bam—you’re standing in a parking lot, holding a package, feeling like a fool.
In Germany, the post office is closed for the whole weekend, including Easter Monday. They take their chocolate breaks seriously. Meanwhile, in Japan, Easter isn’t even a thing, so post offices are open and they’re probably stamping envelopes with cartoon bunnies just to mess with us.
