CELEBRATIONS
Are banks and the post office open on Halloween? Will I get my mail and packages from Amazon, UPS...?
As Halloween is not a federal holiday, government offices as well as other institutions will remain open on Thursday.
Since the 8th century, All Saint’s Day has been celebrated on November 1st. The day preceding this religious holiday was established as a hallowed day and named Halloween. Over time, Halloween has become a part of America’s traditions and is well-known among people of all ages for the parties where celebrants wear masks and costumes or go “trick or treating” from house to house.
Although many may think of Halloween as a holiday, it is not one of the listed official federal holiday, meaning that workers do not have the day off.
Although October 31 is not a federal holiday, it is widely celebrated by children across America who eagerly await its arrival. Every year, millions of kids get to dress up in costumes and enjoy a variety of sweets and treats. The tradition calls for “creepy” costumes, meaning that ghosts, skeletons, witches, vampires, and malevolent pumpkins steal the show.
This means that banks and post offices will be open as usual. It is unlikely they will have adjusted opening times, but check with your local branch if you have any doubts.
Will Halloween be made a federal holiday?
It is highly unlikely for Halloween to be elevated to the standard of a federal holiday. In the United States, all federal holidays commemorate important dates in American history such as MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, and Thanksgiving.
The only exceptions to this rule are Christmas and New Year’s Day, which are recognized because a vast number of citizens celebrate them.