closed mailbox with lowered flag Emoji
📪 shows a closed mailbox with the flag down, suggesting mail collection is not active.
U+1F4EA
📪 is the emoji for a closed mailbox with the flag lowered. It’s commonly used to indicate that the mailbox is shut or that there’s no new mail being signaled right now. You can copy it directly into messages, designs, or UI text.
closed mailbox with lowered flag Emoji Meaning
📪 (Unicode: U+1F4EA) means “closed mailbox with lowered flag.” Compared with an open/flag-raised mailbox, it typically signals that mail collection or notification is not active. It can also work as a visual cue for “mailbox is closed,” “no incoming pickup,” or “not ready for delivery.” In apps and UI, it’s useful when you want to communicate a status rather than a person or an action—such as indicating a locked mailbox, a stopped mail service, or that messages aren’t being retrieved at the moment. Like other mail-themed icons, its meaning is usually clear from context.
Common uses
- •Status icon for “mailbox closed” in contact or delivery settings
- •UI label for “mail not being collected” or “pickup unavailable”
- •Announcements like “mailbox is closed today” for offices or stores
- •Design element in email, shipping, or logistics dashboards
- •Message cues such as “not now—mail will be collected later”
Examples
📪 Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag
- 📪Mailbox is currently closed. Please check back tomorrow.
- 📪Delivery status: mailbox closed (flag down).
- 📪We’re not collecting mail today—your pickup will resume later.
- 📪Office hours: mailboxes open during business hours only.
- 📪No pickup scheduled right now; messages will be collected tonight.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F4EA | |
| HTML Entity | 📪 | |
| HTML Code | 📪 | |
| CSS | \1F4EA | |
| Decimal | 128234 |
How to type closed mailbox with lowered flag Emoji (📪)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F4EA then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f4ea, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 📪 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 📪 mean?
📪 means “closed mailbox with lowered flag” (Unicode U+1F4EA). It’s usually used to suggest the mailbox is closed or mail collection/notification is not active.
Is 📪 the same as an open mailbox emoji?
No. 📪 specifically represents a closed mailbox with the flag down, so it typically implies a different status than an open mailbox or a raised-flag mailbox.
How can I use 📪 in a message or UI?
Use it as a status indicator for mailbox availability (e.g., “pickup unavailable,” “mailbox closed,” or “not collecting mail right now”).
How do I copy 📪 for web or code?
You can copy the emoji directly as “📪”, or use its HTML entity (📪) or escapes like \\\\1F4EA / \\\\u{1F4EA}.