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Plan Ahead for the Festive Season

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Festive Season Shipping with UPS

During the busiest seasons, we provide the same reliable service that you trust us to deliver all year. We're committed to helping you take full advantage of every available shipping day.

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2022 Festive Season Operations Schedule

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Facts About Festive Season Deliveries

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Please Note

During the Festive Shipping Season delivery times may be modified.

From Monday, 21 November 2022 until Friday, 6 January 2023:

  • Deliveries sent with UPS Standard may require 1 extra day in transit.
  • Deliveries sent with UPS Express to be delivered by 10:30 may be delivered by 12:00; and deliveries for 12:00 may be delivered by 14:00.
  • Deliveries sent with Saturday Express may be delivered by 14:00.
  • On Saturday, 24 December 2022, there will be no UPS Standard deliveries. Saturday Express will be offered.
  • On Saturday, 31 December 2022, there will be no Saturday deliveries (no UPS Express and no UPS Standard).

Please consult the UPS Holiday Schedule 2022-2023 for further information specific to each country.

Please Note

You will find national bank holidays listed below. Local bank holidays may apply and impact your shipments as well as a money-back guarantee. For specific service information, please check the Calculate Time and Cost page.

Holiday Schedule

Helpful Solutions for You

Redirect Parcels

With UPS My Choice®, you can redirect parcels to another address or reschedule them for delivery at a more convenient time.

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UPS Drop-off and Collection Locations

Search from thousands of UPS Access Point® lockers, shops and retail locations near you to drop off and collect parcels.

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Send Parcels from Home

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