Americans Won’t Get a Payment in the Mail Today — Here’s When You’ll Get Your Next “Inflation Relief” Check

AMERICANS awaiting government checks will have to wait another day.

This is because postal services and government offices are closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

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The US Post Office is closed on many federal holidays, today being one of them.

Because some stimulus checks, benefits and other direct payments are often mailed, the shutdown means they won’t arrive today.

However, even online payments can experience delays.

Federal holidays mean the government closes most non-essential services.

This means that regular payments may not be processed today as there are fewer civil servants in their offices to do the necessary pencil pushing.

Memorial Day, celebrated every May, marks the unofficial start of summer as the country simultaneously remembers those who fought and died in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Normal postal service will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

While there’s no need to check your mailbox today, it’s best to contact the relevant government agencies to determine exactly when your payments should arrive.

INFLATION CHECKS

Some inflation relief programs are still showing results, despite the cooling of inflation.

California has one of these programs.

The Golden State Stimulus Program began in 2020 to help with inflationary pressures.

The program is paying between $600 and $1,200 to those who qualify.

Taxpayers who have not received payments will need to file their taxes starting in 2020.

However, it is likely that any payments on the way will not arrive today due to the holiday.

PLANNED PAYMENTS

In the wake of the pandemic, many state and federal agencies began sending more money to Americans.

The American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration’s main economic stimulus package, still pays people through a variety of programs.

Congress passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package in 2021.

However, some of these plans have proven controversial.

Uplift Harris, a Houston-area scheme to distribute millions in guaranteed income was recently blocked by the state Supreme Court.

Evanston, Illinois, is also distributing money to residents of certain neighborhoods.

Southern Californians are expected to receive payments from a $10 million fund.