After the US government declared December 24 and December 26, 2025 as special federal holidays, many people are confused about which services will work and which will slow down. Here is a simple explanation.

1. US Postal Service (USPS): What Will Happen to Mail? 📬

Good news first.

Even though December 24 and 26 are treated as federal holidays, USPS will continue working.

Post offices will remain open

Mail delivery will run normally or near-normal

Only December 25 (Christmas Day) is a full holiday with no delivery

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👉 Important tip:

If you are sending legal papers or tax documents, always double-check postmark rules, as holiday weeks sometimes follow special timelines.

2. Social Security Offices: Open but Limited 🏢

Social Security offices will not fully close on the new holidays.

Offices will be open from 9 AM to 1 PM (local time)

Date & time:

December 24

December 26

Offices will be closed on December 25

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📞 Phone services

SSA helpline (1-800-772-1213) will work

Limited hours: 9 AM – 1 PM


💻 Online services stay active 24/7, including:

Checking benefit status

Requesting Social Security card

Downloading benefit letters


💡 Tip: If you have an appointment, call the office before visiting.

3. IRS Offices: Mostly Closed 🧾

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) usually follows federal holidays.

IRS offices are likely to remain closed on:

December 24

December 26

Phone support may also be unavailable

However:

Online tools remain open, such as:

“Where’s My Refund?”

IRS online account

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⏰ Tax deadlines If a tax deadline falls on Dec 24, 25, or 26, it will likely shift to Monday, December 29, 2025.

4. US Tax Court: Fully Closed ⚖️

Tax Court will be closed on Dec 24, 25, and 26

Electronic filing system (DAWSON) will remain available

Why This Matters for Indians 🇮🇳

Many Indians:

Work in the US

Send documents abroad

Deal with US tax, visa, or Social Security matters

Knowing these holiday changes helps you avoid delays, missed deadlines, and last-minute stress.