Will USPS keep delivering mail in MS during the government shutdown? Here’s what we know
The federal government shutdown began Wednesday, Oct. 1, leaving some Mississippians wondering how that could impact mail delivery.
The government shutdown happened after Congress was unable to pass a funding bill for government services before the deadline. As a result, an estimated 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.
But will the shutdown affect the U.S. Postal Service?
Here’s what to know:
Do Mississippians still get mail during a government shutdown?
Yes. The U.S. Postal Service is not funded by tax dollars, so mail delivery is not impacted during a government shutdown.
“U.S. Postal Service operations will not be interrupted in the event of a government shutdown, and all Post Offices will remain open for business as usual,” the agency said in a Sept. 25 statement.
The USPS is an independent federal agency mostly funded by the sale of postage, products and services rather than taxpayer dollars.
When is mail delivery delayed?
Mail delivery is occasionally delayed because of unforeseen events, including traffic, staffing fluctuations, severe weather and natural disaster, according to the USPS.
In 2025, post offices will be closed for 11 federal holidays, according to the USPS.
Find more information about delayed or late mail on the USPS’s website.
Where are post offices near me?
To find nearby post offices, collection boxes and service kiosks, visit USPS.com.
This story was originally published October 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
