@chapeau-noir I think it's funny that there's no chance the PO will be closed Monday, but there actually is a chance, however slim, that it could be closed for a brand new holiday on Thursday. In any event, Happy Victory Over WW 2 Day to you and yours!
@chapeau-noir I think it's funny that there's no chance the PO will be closed Monday, but there actually is a chance, however slim, that it could be closed for a brand new holiday on Thursday. In any event, Happy Victory Over WW 2 Day to you and yours!
LOL - yeah- whoopee - a new holiday celebrated at the wrong time and named the wrong thing. 🤣
@hartungcards The more pressing question is: Will the PO be closed next Thursday, May 8th, for "Victory Day for World War 2." Also, prepare to change your calendar for November 11th, which will no longer be Veteran's Day, but will become "Victory Day for World War 1".
I don't think the Executive Order has been issued yet, nor am I sure National Holidays can be designated by Executive Order, so I guess we're still in wait and see mode.
@hartungcards Well, this might provide an answer :
"Executive Orders for One-Time Holidays: Presidents can issue executive orders to declare a one-time federal holiday, such as declaring a day of mourning or a special observance. These orders are binding for federal employees for pay and leave purposes.
Congressional Authority for Permanent Holidays: To establish a holiday that is a permanent fixture on the federal calendar, congressional approval is required. This involves passing a law that designates the holiday, which then requires the president's signature. "
So presumably, the President would have the power to designate May 8th a Federal Holiday via Executive Order, but this would not make it a permanent holiday. So, keep an eye on the news to know whether you'll be able to ship via USPS this coming Thursday....
With a little effort on your - you can find the ALL the USPS Holidays via a simple google search. If you on't see it on the list it ain't a holiday. Have found that Google is a good friend of mine - and I've been told the Big Guy in the sky helps those that help them selves.
Amen to that. Dos equis is decent but the recipe was brought to Mexico by german brewmeister Wilhelm Hasse and was bottled to celebrate the turn into the 20th century. Still I only like the green bottle, not the amber............
Did you know the Corona made in Mexico for local consumption is in an amber bottle and is a bit popular with the beach people and other beers are for those that like "full body" beer Dos Equis, el Presidente, etc. The clear bottle is for the US folks at a premium price. Traveled Mexico for 5 years for business purposes. in the mid to late 80s
Did you know the Corona made in Mexico for local consumption is in an amber bottle and is a bit popular with the beach people and other beers are for those that like "full body" beer Dos Equis, el Presidente, etc. The clear bottle is for the US folks at a premium price. Traveled Mexico for 5 years for business purposes. in the mid to late 80s
I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the good stuff is kept at home. Corona had a great advertising campaign and US consumption rode on that. Tecate and Dos Equis are not bad at all, though, and pair really well with good Mexican food!
Disclaimer - I'm a beer freak. I even write little beer articles and go overseas to brew festivals.
Mexican food is total different south of the border than it is north of the border and it is diff north of the border in states like Cali, AZ, NM and Texas. Prefer Tex Mex. Funny story. We lived and I worked in the Houston area and my responsibilities was to manage sales of 6 dealers throughout Mexico. On occasions a distributor in Mexico would bring a prospective customer to Houston to see our manufacturing and product support facilities - our brand Mitsubishi was never sold in Mexico ever before. On this day they brought Coca-Cola. I suggested a top shelf steak house, they said no they wanted to have Mexican food that they the couldn't get in Mexico. I said WHAT are you talking about? Yes we want to have some fajita's. that can't get in our country. They like messing with my head - I spoke poquito espanol . Took 'em to Ma Ma Citos (a long time top shelf Tex-Mex in Houston). Good news, in the end we receive an order for 121 forklifts. Now I B Happy too.
Go here - been there - tons of fun - had 1 or 42 - missed the tomorrow -
"The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is billed as Canada's largest and the world's second-largest Oktoberfest, drawing over 700,000 visitors annually. It's held every October, starting on the Friday before Canadian Thanksgiving and running through the following Saturday. The festival features a variety of activities, including over 40 cultural events, Festhallen (fest halls) with beer and food, and the popular Thanksgiving Day parade."
Did you know the Corona made in Mexico for local consumption is in an amber bottle and is a bit popular with the beach people and other beers are for those that like "full body" beer Dos Equis, el Presidente, etc. The clear bottle is for the US folks at a premium price. Traveled Mexico for 5 years for business purposes. in the mid to late 80s
I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the good stuff is kept at home. Corona had a great advertising campaign and US consumption rode on that. Tecate and Dos Equis are not bad at all, though, and pair really well with good Mexican food!
Disclaimer - I'm a beer freak. I even write little beer articles and go overseas to brew festivals.
I'm not much of a drinker either, but we usually buy Tecate when we do.
Is the USPS closed this coming Monday? It's Cinco de Mayo.
I think it's Day of the Dead they're closed for.
I enjoy the Day of the Dead parades and the bread. With the growing mexican population in the US, hopefully their influence will increase the celebrations of their traditions.
Why - never heard of Cinco de Mayo until I moved to Waco Texas in 1982. This is a Mexican celebration of the defeat of the French army by the Mexican Army in 1862. Loved the mariachi bands playing and enjoy a cold cervesa or more.
Most folks in the US wasn't aware of this celebration until a couple of years ago
natoman777
·1 year agoNO they are open... free chips and salsa!🇲🇽
inhawaii
·1 year agoI wouldn't be surprised if June 14th becomes a new Federal holiday.
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoThe day after St. Paddy's day should be a Federal Holiday, given that a lot of people aren't very alert then, anyway.
 
mam98031
·1 year agoSuch a jokester !!! Just from the name I think the vast majority of people realize this is not a US holiday.
iabootman
·1 year agoNo but I am because I'm a RAGING Alcoholic and will be getting in fights and blacking out that day! Good Times when you get drunk!
johnrj1226
·1 year agohttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/events/
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoSome people on this thread don't seem to be getting the humor.
my-cottage-books-and-antiques
·1 year ago@chapeau-noir I think it's funny that there's no chance the PO will be closed Monday, but there actually is a chance, however slim, that it could be closed for a brand new holiday on Thursday. In any event, Happy Victory Over WW 2 Day to you and yours!
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoLOL - yeah- whoopee - a new holiday celebrated at the wrong time and named the wrong thing. 🤣
mantle1951
·1 year agoSi closet mi celebration mucho tequila packages go rong wey!!!
my-cottage-books-and-antiques
·1 year ago@hartungcards The more pressing question is: Will the PO be closed next Thursday, May 8th, for "Victory Day for World War 2." Also, prepare to change your calendar for November 11th, which will no longer be Veteran's Day, but will become "Victory Day for World War 1".
I don't think the Executive Order has been issued yet, nor am I sure National Holidays can be designated by Executive Order, so I guess we're still in wait and see mode.
my-cottage-books-and-antiques
·1 year ago@hartungcards Well, this might provide an answer :
"Executive Orders for One-Time Holidays:
Presidents can issue executive orders to declare a one-time federal holiday, such as declaring a day of mourning or a special observance. These orders are binding for federal employees for pay and leave purposes.
Congressional Authority for Permanent Holidays:
To establish a holiday that is a permanent fixture on the federal calendar, congressional approval is required. This involves passing a law that designates the holiday, which then requires the president's signature. "
So presumably, the President would have the power to designate May 8th a Federal Holiday via Executive Order, but this would not make it a permanent holiday. So, keep an eye on the news to know whether you'll be able to ship via USPS this coming Thursday....
a_c_green
·1 year agoNo, they're open as usual. And before you ask: they are also open on Bastille Day and Guy Fawkes Day.
Hey, you're welcome. 😄
johnrj1226
·1 year agoWith a little effort on your - you can find the ALL the USPS Holidays via a simple google search. If you on't see it on the list it ain't a holiday. Have found that Google is a good friend of mine - and I've been told the Big Guy in the sky helps those that help them selves.
theteamsetguy
·1 year ago@johnrj1226 ,
My friend who is a family doctor doesn’t care much for doctor Google. Many patients think doctor google is smarter than the human doctors.
12345jamesstamps
·1 year agoWe are doing Margaritas and Mexican beer and food on Monday for friends.
Actually, in my city the holiday drinking starts on Friday and ends on Monday night this year.
Bars will be packed for 4 days...
hartungcards
OP1 year ago"Actually, in my city the holiday drinking starts on Friday and ends on Monday night this year."
I like to be in America. OK by me in America. Everything free in America. For a small fee in America.
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoI saw people today hauling crates of Pacifico and Corona beer from the store. A holiday that truly commemorates bad lager.
roccotacodad54
·1 year agoAmen to that. Dos equis is decent but the recipe was brought to Mexico by german brewmeister Wilhelm Hasse and was bottled to celebrate the turn into the 20th century. Still I only like the green bottle, not the amber............
johnrj1226
·1 year agoDid you know the Corona made in Mexico for local consumption is in an amber bottle and is a bit popular with the beach people and other beers are for those that like "full body" beer Dos Equis, el Presidente, etc. The clear bottle is for the US folks at a premium price. Traveled Mexico for 5 years for business purposes. in the mid to late 80s
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoI wouldn't be a bit surprised if the good stuff is kept at home. Corona had a great advertising campaign and US consumption rode on that. Tecate and Dos Equis are not bad at all, though, and pair really well with good Mexican food!
Disclaimer - I'm a beer freak. I even write little beer articles and go overseas to brew festivals.
johnrj1226
·1 year agoMexican food is total different south of the border than it is north of the border and it is diff north of the border in states like Cali, AZ, NM and Texas. Prefer Tex Mex. Funny story. We lived and I worked in the Houston area and my responsibilities was to manage sales of 6 dealers throughout Mexico. On occasions a distributor in Mexico would bring a prospective customer to Houston to see our manufacturing and product support facilities - our brand Mitsubishi was never sold in Mexico ever before. On this day they brought Coca-Cola. I suggested a top shelf steak house, they said no they wanted to have Mexican food that they the couldn't get in Mexico. I said WHAT are you talking about? Yes we want to have some fajita's. that can't get in our country. They like messing with my head - I spoke poquito espanol . Took 'em to Ma Ma Citos (a long time top shelf Tex-Mex in Houston). Good news, in the end we receive an order for 121 forklifts. Now I B Happy too.
johnrj1226
·1 year agoGo here - been there - tons of fun - had 1 or 42 - missed the tomorrow -
"The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is billed as Canada's largest and the world's second-largest Oktoberfest, drawing over 700,000 visitors annually. It's held every October, starting on the Friday before Canadian Thanksgiving and running through the following Saturday. The festival features a variety of activities, including over 40 cultural events, Festhallen (fest halls) with beer and food, and the popular Thanksgiving Day parade."
The Elora Gorge is close by - great to visit in the fall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elora_Gorge
campanaelia
·1 year agoI'm not much of a drinker either, but we usually buy Tecate when we do.
lakefor94
·1 year agoAlways thought Pacifico was a nice choice, Corona, not so much.
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoI'll give Pacifico another try (sometimes I do lager tastings and add some macros) - no more Corona for me, though.
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoI think it's Day of the Dead they're closed for.
campanaelia
·1 year agoI enjoy the Day of the Dead parades and the bread. With the growing mexican population in the US, hopefully their influence will increase the celebrations of their traditions.
mam98031
·1 year agoDay of the Dead starts on Halloween in the USA. I think it is a three day celebration. I could be wrong on that. Not a federal holiday.
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoYes. I was kidding.
ETA: We can have "British Invasion" day - sometime in 1964.
campanaelia
·1 year agoIt's for 2 days, from 11/1-11/2
wastingtime101
·1 year agoI can't tell if you're joking or not.
If your question is serious, the answer is no. Next PO closure is Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Seller-Calendar-2025-v-Q2/td-p/34985218
If you're joking, an emoji or something would help. 😉
hartungcards
OP1 year agoI like to keep people guessing.
wastingtime101
·1 year agoSelecting a best answer that acknowledges the joke may defeat that goal. haha
We all know May the 4th is a bigger holiday than Cinco de Mayo, especially for eBay sales. 😃
glorybells
·1 year agoHow about a holiday for 4/20!🤪
chapeau-noir
·1 year agoOh...that comes around every few days. ðŸ˜
wastingtime101
·1 year agoThat's a state holiday, not a federal holiday. 😉
nobody*s_perfect
·1 year agoNo. That's not a USPS holiday.
hartungcards
OP1 year ago"No. That's not a USPS holiday."
Well, it should be.
theteamsetguy
·1 year ago@hartungcards
I strongly agree and I'm not even Latino or Spanish.
johnrj1226
·1 year agoWhy - never heard of Cinco de Mayo until I moved to Waco Texas in 1982. This is a Mexican celebration of the defeat of the French army by the Mexican Army in 1862. Loved the mariachi bands playing and enjoy a cold cervesa or more.
Most folks in the US wasn't aware of this celebration until a couple of years ago
kensgiftshop
·1 year agoWhy, isn't that more to do with Mexico?
chariot_badges
·1 year agoIts not a US holiday.
It is a holiday in a foreign country.
And, this is the decade of America First.
Think they celebrate 4th of July in England?
a_c_green
·1 year agoGiven recent history, yeah, they probably do... 😄
rosszonebricks
·1 year agoThey do, it's just called 'Good Riddance Day'.
chariot_badges
·1 year agoYea, till the War of 1812, WWI, WWII.
War of 1812 was about trade and territory.
campanaelia
·1 year agoDecade? It's gonna be 4 years at best if we can still vote by then.
wri-8727
·1 year agoThink they celebrate 4th of July in England?
Yeah, they throw a teabag in the sink.