Being a national popular holiday, the arrival of Halloween always raises a question on the calendar: Will banks and the postal service open this October 31st?

The direct answer is: yes. Both banks and the post office will operate normally, as Halloween is not a federal holiday in the United States. In short, they will operate as they would on any other weekday.

However, while both services are typically available, hours may vary by branch, state, or local policy. Our recommendation is:

In short, you can plan to do banking or postal business on October 31st with confidence that services will be available, barring any local, but never national, changes.

What hours will banks and the post office operate on Halloween?

October 31st falls on a Friday, so regular hours are expected from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, it's a good idea to arrive before 4:00 pm, due to possible early closings in areas with family-friendly Halloween events.

Also, keep in mind that some large banks, such as Chase and Wells Fargo, have branches open until 6:00 pm.

Likewise, banks and post offices located inside supermarkets or shopping malls tend to close earlier: between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.

Meanwhile, the main postal service offices will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, while smaller ones close between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.

Finally, Priority Mail and Amazon package deliveries, which are exclusive services, may be extended until 8:00 pm.