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TODAY'S POST OFFICE TIMINGS • 2026 HOLIDAYS

Is Post Office Open Today in India?

Check if post offices are open right now, daily counter timings, lunch hours, Saturday timings, and the list of official post office holidays for 2026.

Timings Rule: India Post Guidelines
National Helpline: 1800-266-6868
Holiday List: 2026 Official
Coverage: All Post Offices in India
OPENS AT 9:00 AM
IST Time: 06:47 AM • Wednesday, 04 November 2026

Morning counters open at 9:00 AM.

Post Office Timings & Holidays: Post office working hours and holidays are set by India Post. Local branch timings and state festival holidays may vary slightly. For local confirmation, check with your nearby post office or call toll-free 1800-266-6868.
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HO / GPO

Head Post Office

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Public Booking)
  • Administrative Working: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Timings: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Half Day)
  • Sunday: Closed (Closed for general public)
  • Rotational Lunch: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SO

Sub Post Office

  • Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Administrative Working: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Timings: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Lunch Break: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
BO

Branch Post Office

  • Operating Window: 4 to 5 hours daily
  • Typical Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Timings: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Managed By: Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)
Metro

Night Post Office

  • Extended Weekday Hours: Up to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: Open up to 8:30 PM
  • Sunday Working: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Services: Speed Post, Registered, Stamps
  • Location: Major city GPOs & Sorting Hubs

Official Post Office Holidays List (2026)

All regular post offices across India remain closed on these 16 official government holidays.

26 Jan

Republic Day

Completed
Monday • National Gazetted
04 Mar

Holi

Completed
Wednesday • Gazetted Holiday
21 Mar

Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)

Completed
Saturday • Gazetted Holiday
27 Mar

Ram Navami

Completed
Friday • Gazetted Holiday
31 Mar

Mahavir Jayanti

Completed
Tuesday • Gazetted Holiday
03 Apr

Good Friday

Completed
Friday • Gazetted Holiday
01 May

Buddha Purnima

Completed
Friday • Gazetted Holiday
28 May

Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

Completed
Thursday • Gazetted Holiday
26 Jun

Muharram

Completed
Friday • Gazetted Holiday
15 Aug

Independence Day

Completed
Saturday • National Gazetted
26 Aug

Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)

Completed
Wednesday • Gazetted Holiday
02 Oct

Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

Completed
Friday • National Gazetted
20 Oct

Dussehra (Vijay Dashami)

Completed
Tuesday • Gazetted Holiday
08 Nov

Diwali (Deepavali)

Upcoming
Sunday • Gazetted Holiday
24 Nov

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Upcoming
Tuesday • Gazetted Holiday
25 Dec

Christmas Day

Upcoming
Friday • Gazetted Holiday