What’s New
Mail services will largely be unavailable on Christmas Day, including the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS.
Why It Matters
Deadlines for expected delivery before Christmas are quickly approaching, and operations will vary depending on location and shipping organization.
Is Mail Delivered on Christmas?
Post offices are closing on Christmas Day and mail will not be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service recognizes Christmas Day as a holiday on its website.
Is Post Office Open Today?
The U.S. Postal Service will be operating normally on Christmas Eve. Post offices will be open and mail will be delivered.
USPS, UPS, FedEx Deliveries
UPS pickup for air and international air services will be available on Christmas Eve for those who prearranged it by December 19. Ground service pickup will be unavailable.
UPS delivery will be available and store locations will be open on Christmas Eve.
UPS pickup and delivery services will be unavailable on Christmas Day. Store locations may be closed, according to the UPS website. The company encouraged customers to check with their local store for hours of operation.
FedEx freight shipping services will be closed on Christmas Eve. Some FedEx Office locations will be operating with modified hours on Christmas Eve, while others will be closed, according to the company’s website. FedEx encouraged customers to contact their local FedEx Office for more information.
FedEx Express shipping will be operating with modified service on Christmas Eve.
The company’s services will be closed on Christmas Day.
There is still time to make sure domestic mail and packages are delivered in time for Christmas Eve using FedEx. The company’s SameDay service is available through Christmas Eve.
The last day to ship domestically using UPS Next Day air services was Monday.
The deadline for expected delivery before December 25 has also passed for the U.S. Postal Service.
What Happens Next
The next holiday recognized by the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx is New Year’s Day.
Post offices will be open on New Year’s Eve and mail will be delivered. On New Year’s Day, post offices will be closed and regular mail will not be delivered. Mail sent using Priority Mail Express will be delivered.
More details about operations on holidays and a full holiday schedule are available on the respective websites.
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