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Festive Season Shipping

Plan Ahead for Peak Festive Season Shipping Periods

View UPS days of operation and get tips for managing changes in your shipping volumes.

Festive Season Shipping with UPS

We have been preparing throughout the year to provide the same reliable service in the year's busiest seasons that you trust us to deliver year-round.

We're committed to helping you take full advantage of every available shipping day.

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Download here our Festive Season Infographic and find out how UPS is getting ready for the HolidaysOpen the link in a new window

UPS Days of Operation

January

6 January 2022, Epiphany Day
No UPS delivery or collection services

From 22 November 2021 to 7 January 2022
UPS Express deliveries planned for 10:30 am will be delivered by 12:00 pm
UPS Express deliveries planned for 12:00 pm will be delivered by 2:00 pm

For an accurate delivery estimate, please check the UPS ‘Calculate Time and Cost’ tool.

From 22 November 2021 to 24 December 2021
UPS Standard shipments may require an additional day in transit

From 29 November 2021 to 7 January 2022
UPS Express deliveries planned for 10:30 am will be delivered by 12:00 pm
UPS Express deliveries planned for 12:00 pm will be delivered by 2:00 pm

UPS Saturday Express deliveries on 27 November will be delivered by 2:00 pm

For an accurate delivery estimate, please check the UPS ‘Calculate Time and Cost’ tool.

December

24 December 2021, Christmas Eve
Domestic volume is planned for delivery on 28 Dec, 2021

25 December 2021, Christmas Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.

31 December 2021, New Years Eve
Domestic volume is planned for delivery on 4 Jan, 2022

From 22 November 2021 to 24 December 2021
UPS Standard shipments may require an additional day in transit

From 29 November 2021 to 7 January 2022
UPS Express deliveries planned for 10:30 am will be delivered by 12:00 pm
UPS Express deliveries planned for 12:00 pm will be delivered by 2:00 pm

UPS Saturday Express deliveries on 27 November will be delivered by 2:00 pm

For an accurate delivery estimate, please check the UPS ‘Calculate Time and Cost’ tool.

Plan Ahead

Planning ahead can help reduce costs and stress, and ensure your packages arrive on time.

How do I find out if my holiday package will arrive on time?

It always helps to shop and ship early during the holiday season. For a quick recommendation of which services to use, and for detailed planning, get a quote.

Get a Quote

My small business ships a lot of packages. How can I stay informed about network status and specific deliveries?

Does UPS always need a signature to deliver my package?

The sender typically determines whether a signature is required for packages. In some instances UPS drivers may require a signature for deliveries on their route. You can authorise UPS to leave packages without signing by enrolling in UPS My Choice^®.

Enrol in UPS My Choice^®

Can a UPS Access Point^® location hold my packages?

Your package can be held at a UPS Customer Center or a UPS Access Point location. You can also instruct us to reroute your package to another address or have the driver leave it with a neighbor.

Learn More About UPS Access Point Locations

Helpful UPS services

Whether you're shipping toys, gadgets or golf clubs – to your family or online customers – we can help you make sure they arrive as expected.

Packaging tips

See our packaging guidelines and get tips for protecting your shipments.
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Convenient collection and delivery locations

Not available to get UPS deliveries during the day? Ship it to a secure UPS Access Point location or parcel locker in your neighbourhood.

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Your deliveries, your schedule – UPS My Choice

Track the status of multiple parcels and get timely delivery alerts.

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