{"id":11028,"date":"2025-08-03T05:07:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T17:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=11028"},"modified":"2025-08-03T05:07:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T17:07:21","slug":"usps-holiday-pay-explained-how-much-do-postal-workers-earn-on-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/zh\/usps-holiday-pay-explained-how-much-do-postal-workers-earn-on-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"USPS \u5047\u65e5\u5de5\u8d44\u89e3\u91ca\uff1a\u90ae\u653f\u5de5\u4f5c\u4eba\u5458\u5728\u5047\u65e5\u80fd\u8d5a\u591a\u5c11\u94b1\uff1f"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with the inside scoop on how much USPS workers actually make during those precious federal holidays. Whether you’re a postal employee checking your rights or just curious how mail carriers get paid on days off, I’ve got all the deets!<\/p>\n

So How Much Does USPS Pay for Holidays? <\/h2>\n

For most full-time USPS employees, holiday pay is essentially a free paycheck! You get your regular 8-hour pay \u6ca1\u6709<\/i> having to work (if the holiday falls on your normal workday). Part-timers get proportional pay based on their weekly hours. The exact amount depends on your pay grade – city carriers currently start at $20.05\/hour, so that’s about $160 pretax for a holiday. Not too shabby for sleeping in!<\/p>\n

Which Holidays Qualify for USPS Holiday Pay? <\/h2>\n

USPS observes all \u8054\u90a6\u5047\u65e5<\/b>:
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\n– Martin Luther King Jr. Day
\n– Presidents’ Day
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\n– Juneteenth
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\n– Columbus Day
\n– Veterans Day
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\nPro tip: If holidays fall on Sunday, the Monday after becomes the paid day off!<\/p>\n

Overtime Opportunities Around Holidays <\/h2>\n

Here’s where it gets juicy – many USPS employees voluntarily<\/i> work holidays for sweet overtime pay. You’d earn:
\n\u2022 Time-and-a-half for actual holiday hours worked (on top of your regular holiday pay)
\n\u2022 Double-time for Sunday\/holiday combinations
\n\u2022 Triple overtime rates during peak seasons like Christmas!
\nLast December, some carriers reportedly pulled in $1,000+ weekly with all the holiday overtime.<\/p>\n

How USPS Holiday Pay Compares to Other Jobs <\/h2>\n

Compared to retail or food service (where holiday work often means just regular pay), USPS benefits are stellar. Even versus other government jobs, postal workers get better overtime terms. The tradeoff? Those brutal winter delivery days – but hey, that’s why they make heated socks!<\/p>\n

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Do postal temps get holiday pay?<\/b> Sadly no – only career employees.
\nWhat if I’m on leave during a holiday?<\/b> Still counts! As long as you’re in pay status.
\nHow is holiday pay calculated for night shift?<\/b> Goes by your scheduled hours, not actual clock times.<\/p>\n

So there you have it, folks – USPS holiday pay is one of the better gigs out there! Between guaranteed paid days off and lucrative overtime options, mail carriers can truly enjoy the holidays (or cash in big time). Got more questions? Just ask your favorite Holiday Little Assistant!<\/p>\n

Faqpro Thank you for reading, I hope this article helps you navigate the sometimes-confusing world of USPS holiday pay<\/b>. Remember, those mail trucks don’t stop for snowstorms… but at least the checks keep coming on holidays!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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