UPS Holiday Schedule

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View the 2026 UPS holiday schedule, check upcoming holiday shipping deadlines and plan ahead for your last day to ship.

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2026 UPS Holidays

UPS is closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. UPS Express Critical®  service is still available.

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2026 Year-End Holiday Schedule

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2026 UPS Holiday Schedule

New Year’s Day - Jan 1

January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan 19

January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Valentine’s Day - Feb 14

February 14, 2026: Valentine’s Day

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

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President’s Day - Feb 16

February 16, 2026: President’s Day

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available. Note: UPS Ground Saver® and UPS® Mail Innovations deliveries will require one additional business days’ time in transit due to the Federal (USPS) holiday.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

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Good Friday - April 3 & Easter - April 5

April 3, 2026: Good Friday

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

April 5, 2026: Easter – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Mother’s Day - May 10

May 10, 2026: Mother’s Day

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Memorial Day - May 25

May 25, 2026: Memorial Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Juneteenth - June 19

June 19, 2026: Juneteenth

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

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Independence Day Holiday – July 4

July 4, 2026: Independence Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Labor Day - Sept 7

September 7, 2026: Labor Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Indigenous People’s Day (Columbus Day) - Oct 12

October 12, 2026: Indigenous People’s Day (Columbus Day)

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available. Note: UPS Ground Saver® and UPS® Mail Innovations deliveries will require one additional business days’ time in transit due to the Federal (USPS) holiday.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

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Veterans Day - Nov 11

November 11, 2026: Veterans Day

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available. Note: UPS Ground Saver® and UPS® Mail Innovations deliveries will require one additional business days’ time in transit due to the Federal (USPS) holiday.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

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Thanksgiving Holiday - Nov 26 & 27

November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

November 27, 2026: Day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday)

UPS® pickup and delivery services are available.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

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Christmas Holiday - Dec 24 & 25

December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve

UPS® pickup for Air and international Air services only if prearranged by December 18, 2026. No UPS Ground® service pickup.

UPS® delivery for all services is available.

The UPS Store® locations are open.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

December 25, 2026: Christmas Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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New Year’s Holiday - Dec 31 & Jan 1

December 31, 2026: New Year’s Eve

UPS® pickup for Air and international Air services only if prearranged by December 28, 2026. No UPS Ground® service pickup.

UPS® delivery for Air and international Air services is available. No UPS Ground® service delivery.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

January 1, 2027: New Year’s Day – UPS Holiday

No UPS® pickup or delivery service.

The UPS Store® locations may be closed. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.

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Operational Adjustments

Update: Holiday 2026 Service Modifications

UPS Air and International Air

Scheduled delivery times for Air and International Air* packages scheduled for delivery Nov. 27 – Jan. 2 will be extended as follows: UPS Next Day Air® Early and UPS Worldwide Express Plus® services will be extended by 90 minutes, UPS Next Day Air® ,UPS Worldwide Express®, and UPS 2nd Day Air® A.M. services to commercial locations with a typical 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. delivery time will be extended to 3:00 p.m. UPS Next Day Air® and UPS Worldwide Express® services to residential locations and all other time definite Air and International Air services will be extended to end-of-day.

A limited number of UPS 2nd Day Air® and UPS 3 Day Select® packages tendered on the following days may require an additional day in transit:

The most up-to-date transit time details will be available at ups.com/ctc at the time of shipping.

UPS® Ground and UPS® Standard
From Nov. 16, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027, a limited number of UPS® Ground and UPS® Standard packages will require additional time in transit. The most up-to-date transit time details will be available at ups.com/ctc at the time of shipping.

Update: Due to the situation in Ukraine the following UPS services have been temporarily suspended:

Packages in transit that cannot be delivered will be returned free of charge to the sender where possible.

UPS® Service Guarantee does not apply to shipments affected by this service suspension.

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UPS Holiday Shipping FAQs

What is the UPS holiday schedule for 2026?
The 2026 UPS holiday schedule outlines holiday pickup and delivery availability, days when UPS is closed and dates when service may be modified. Review the holiday details above and check local UPS operating hours before you ship.
What is the last day to ship for Christmas?
Your last day to ship for delivery by December 24th depends on the UPS service you choose, where your shipment starts, where it is going and when it needs to arrive. Use Calculate Time and Cost to estimate transit time, and review the year-end holiday schedule for important service dates.
Does UPS deliver on holidays?
UPS service availability varies by holiday and service. Some holidays have modified pickup or delivery service, while UPS is closed on certain major holidays. Review the schedule above for details about a specific holiday. UPS Express Critical® service (provided by Marken) is available 7/24/365. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.
Are The UPS Store® locations open on holidays?
The UPS Store® locations are independently owned and operated, so holiday hours may vary. Additional information can be found in the 2026 Days of Operation Schedule. Check with your local store before visiting.
How should I prepare for holiday shipping deadlines?
Plan early, confirm the recipient's address, select a service that meets your timing needs and check your estimated delivery date before shipping. During busy holiday periods, allowing additional time can help you avoid last-minute changes.