As the temperatures dip lower and holiday music and lights pop up, you know it's a time for joy and shipping. You want to spread your holiday cheer far and wide, and you want it to arrive on time. One of the best ways to ensure your presents arrive on time for the holidays for your friends and loved ones is to know the holiday shipping hours of major carriers. PostalAnnex has crafted the ultimate guide to the 2023 USPS, UPS, and FedEx holiday hours so you never miss a cut-off time. Here's everything you need to know.
United States Postal Service
From holiday greeting cards to packages of all sizes, USPS can handle holiday shipping and mailing needs. As the holiday gets closer, you need to check the estimated arrival date before using their services.
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24, 2023
With Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday this year, the post office will be closed, and there won't be package pickup services available. You may find that some locations close early on Saturday as well.
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25, 2023
USPS offices are closed on Christmas Day. Expect all locations to open the following day.
New Year's Eve: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Expect the USPS to be closed on New Year's Eve without package pickup available.
New Year's Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
The post office will be closed on New Year's Day, with service continuing the following day. Note: Check with your local post office for specific holiday hours.
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Offering UPS Ground, UPS Air, and UPS 3 Day Select, UPS is a popular choice for meeting holiday shipping needs. UPS also offers package pick-up from your home or business as well as delivering your package. Some of their services partner with the USPS for the actual delivery.
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Some UPS Store locations may offer limited services, but you should expect the offices to close early.
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25, 2023
UPS won't be offering deliveries or pick-ups on Christmas Day. You can expect service to return to regular hours the following day.
New Year's Eve: Sunday, December 31, 2023
UPS will offer limited hours on Sundays, and they don't make deliveries on Sundays.
New Year's Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
UPS will not offer any operations on New Year's Day. A return to standard shipping services, such as UPS Ground, UPS Air, and UPS 3 Day Select, should return the following day. Note: Check with your local UPS location for specific holiday hours.
FedEx
Some of the most popular FedEx shipping services are FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery. They offer package pick-up from your home or office.
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24, 2023
On Sundays, FedEx doesn't offer FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery. Expect normal services to resume on Tuesday, December 26.
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25, 2023
All FedEx operations and hours will be suspended for the holiday. Regular hours and services should begin again the following day.
New Year's Eve: Sunday, December 31, 2023
FedEx will be closed on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
New Year's Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
FedEx won't offer any services or hours of operation for the holiday. Tuesday will bring a return to all services and normal hours. Note: Check with the FedEx office in your area for specific holiday hours.
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