Plan Ahead for the Festive Season

Q: -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 .

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

UPS makes it easy for businesses to stay informed - even for complex supply chains. Learn more about UPS My Choice for Business .

Q: 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 ® .

Q: Can a UPS Access Point ® location hold my packages?

Your package can be held at a UPS Customer Centre 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 neighbour. Learn More About UPS Access Point Locations

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

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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.

Please Note

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

Holiday Schedule

January

1 January 2024 - New Year’s Day (Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland)
No UPS delivery or collection services.

2 January 2024 - Bank Holiday (Scotland)
No UPS delivery or collection services.

During the Festive Shipping Season delivery times may be modified.

From Monday, 20 November 2023 until Friday, 12 January 2024:

Deliveries sent with UPS Standard may require 1 extra day in transit.
Deliveries sent with UPS Express and UPS Express Saver to be delivered by 10:30 may be delivered by 12:00, and deliveries for 12:00 may be delivered by 14:00.
On Saturday 30 December 2023, there will be no UPS delivery or collection services.

Please consult the UPS Holiday Schedule 2023-2024 for further information specific to each country.

Helpful Solutions for You

Redirect Packages

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

Change Your Delivery

UPS Drop-Off and Collection Locations

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

Find an Access Point Location

Send Packages From Home

Our pickup options are built to work around your schedule. Arrange your pickups in just a few minutes.

Schedule a Pickup

FAQ

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

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?

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