District of Columbia Post Offices
Washington, D.C. is a single city, so all 9 of its post offices are grouped together below rather than split across a city list like other states. That includes both neighborhood retail counters and a few offices that see especially heavy government and diplomatic mail traffic near the National Mall and federal office corridors. Browse the full list of D.C. post offices below to find the one nearest your address.
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Certified Mail
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Post Offices in District of Columbia by City
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Post Office Holiday Schedule
Post offices close for all federal holidays. See this year's full schedule so you can plan ahead.
Post Office Weekend Hours
Weekend hours vary a lot by location. See typical Saturday and Sunday patterns before you visit.