Government & Postal hours

US government office and postal service hours. This category covers DMV (state Department of Motor Vehicles), Social Security Administration offices, and USPS post offices, the major US government services.

Most US government offices run 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with limited or no weekend hours. State DMV offices vary widely by state in terms of weekend availability: some states offer Saturday morning service at select offices, most states are closed weekends entirely. Social Security Administration field offices run 9:00 AM through 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and are closed weekends; SSA closed Wednesday afternoons (12:00 PM close) until 2014 and now stay open the full afternoon Wednesday. USPS post office retail counter hours typical 8:30 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with reduced Saturday hours (8:30 AM through noon at most locations) and closed Sunday.

All US federal offices observe the federal holiday calendar: closed New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. State DMV holiday closures usually follow state-government holiday calendars.

Most government services support online or mail-in transactions for routine matters that don’t require in-person verification. Appointments are often required at DMV offices in larger states. Click any service below for office hours, appointment requirements, and online service alternatives.