Is USPS down?
Last checked: May 23, 2026 19:08 UTC
USPS status is currently operational with no reported outages or disruptions. StatusBird checks USPS every 2 minutes and will alert you the moment anything changes.
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USPS 30-day uptime
Based on checks every 2 minutes over the past 30 days.
About USPS
The United States Postal Service shipping network. USPS service disruptions affect package delivery timelines and tracking visibility for your customers.
StatusBird monitors USPS every 2 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When an outage or degradation is detected, StatusBird sends instant alerts so you can act before your customers notice. The 30-day uptime percentage and incident history above reflect live data from our monitoring network.
USPS status FAQ
Is USPS down right now?
No. As of the last check, USPS is fully operational with no outages reported.
Is USPS having an outage today?
No incidents have been detected for USPS in the past 30 days.
Why is USPS not working?
If USPS is not working for you, first check the status above to confirm whether it is a widespread outage or something specific to your account. If USPS shows as operational but you are still having issues, the problem may be on your end — try clearing your cache, checking your API keys, or contacting USPS support.
How do I get notified when USPS goes down?
StatusBird monitors USPS every 2 minutes and sends instant alerts via SMS, email, Slack, Teams, or Discord the moment an outage is detected. Sign up free to get alerted automatically.
What should I do when USPS goes down?
When USPS goes down, the first step is to confirm it is a widespread outage and not isolated to your account. Check this page for live status, notify your team, and if customer-facing features are affected, consider posting a status update to your customers while you wait for the service to recover. StatusBird will alert you automatically the moment USPS comes back online.
How reliable is USPS?
USPS has maintained 100.00% uptime over the past 30 days based on StatusBird’s monitoring. That is excellent reliability.
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