The UPS® Holiday Schedule 2025: The Dates You Should Know

Each year, there are a number of major holidays that eCommerce store owners should have on their radar. Online shopping peaks around these holidays, so you’ll need to be prepared for this with enough inventory, great promotions, and of course, a strong stripping strategy.

Knowing the 2025 UPS holiday schedule will help you understand when the last date you’ll be able to ship orders to customers for the holidays is; you’ll also be able to keep your customers aware of shipping cutoffs so they know to place their orders well ahead of time. Below, you’ll find all the info you need about the UPS holiday schedule this year.

2025 UPS Domestic Postal Holidays & Delivery Deadlines:

UPS is closed on 5 federal holidays in 2025: New Year’s (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 20), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving (Nov 27), and Christmas Day (Dec 25). UPS Express Critical^® service is still available.

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Shipping Deadlines to Arrive Before New Year’s

UPS’s recommended last shipping dates for arrival before New Year’s are:

• UPS® 3 Day Select®: Ship by Friday, December 27
• UPS® 2nd Day Air®: Ship by Monday, December 30
• UPS Next Day Air®: Ship by Tuesday, December 31(for delivery that day)
• UPS Ground: Use the UPS website’s “Calculate Time and Cost” tool, as deadlines vary by distance and route

‍Additional Notes

• UPS Express Critical® is available 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays.
• Always verify local store hours ahead of national holidays as some local variations may occur.
• High peak volumes during late November through December may result in longer processing and delivery times.

2026 UPS Domestic Postal Holidays & Delivery Deadlines:

UPS is closed on 5 federal holidays in 2026: New Year’s (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 19), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving (Nov 26), and Christmas Day (Dec 25). UPS Express Critical^® service is still available.

How Easyship Can Help Ship Your Holiday Orders

UPS has maintained its position as one of the best parcel delivery service providers in the US for years. With its 2025 UPS holiday schedule, eCommerce store owners can use this renowned service and efficiently arrange for shipments to be delivered to their customers or loved ones on time for every given holiday.

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FAQs

What holidays are UPS closed on in 2025?

UPS is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 20), Memorial Day (May 26), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (Sept 1), Thanksgiving (Nov 27), and Christmas Day (Dec 25).

‍What is UPS plan for 2025?

For 2025, UPS will suspend domestic ground, air, and international services on special holidays. Regular service continues on most other days, with UPS Express Critical® available 24/7, including holidays.

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Do UPS employees get holidays off?

Yes, most UPS employees have the above major holidays off when services are closed, except for workers involved with UPS Express Critical® who may operate.

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Are UPS stores open on President's Day 2025 in the USA?

Yes, UPS stores are open and regular service is provided on President’s Day (Monday, February 17, 2025).

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Is UPS Open on Valentine’s Day?

Yes, UPS is open on Valentine's day. All pickup and delivery services are available, and UPS Store® locations are open.

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Is UPS Open on President’s Day?

Yes, UPS will operate with normal pickup and delivery services on President’s Day. UPS stores remain open. No special shipping cutoffs are required for this holiday.

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Is UPS Open on Good Friday?

Yes, UPS will operate with normal pickup and delivery services on Good Friday. UPS stores remain open. No special shipping cutoffs are required for this holiday.

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Is UPS Open on Memorial Day?

No UPS domestic ground, air, or international services are available on Memorial Day. UPS Store® locations are also generally closed.

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Is UPS Open on Independence Day?

UPS will not provide pickups or deliveries on 4th of July, and most UPS Store® locations are closed.

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Is UPS Open on Labor Day?

UPS does not provide pickup or delivery services on Labor Day. UPS Store® locations are closed or may have limited hours. Plan shipments so that important packages arrive by Friday, August 29.

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Is UPS Open on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Yes, UPS offers service on this day. All ground, air, and freight shipping proceeds as usual, and the UPS Store® locations are open.

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Is UPS Open on Veterans Day?

Yes, UPS operates as usual on Veterans Day, with normal pickup and delivery services and stores open.

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Is UPS Open on Thanksgiving Day?

No, UPS will not offer delivery or pickup services and most locations are closed. Plan ahead with these UPS holiday shipping deadlines:

• UPS® 3 Day Select®: Ship by November 21
• UPS® 2nd Day Air®: Ship by November 24
• UPS Next Day Air®: Ship by November 25
• UPS Ground: Check the UPS “Calculate Time and Cost” tool for route-specific info

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Is UPS Open on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday see a spike in shipping volume. UPS resumes normal service after Thanksgiving, but expect high demand. All standard ground and air services run normally, although freight service may be limited on Black Friday.

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Is UPS Open During Christmas?

No, UPS will not deliver during Christmas. Its necessary to be aware of UPS shipping deadlines to make sure that your customers receive their holiday orders on time.

• Christmas Eve (Dec 24): Most UPS services are limited, and delivery times may be adjusted. Some stores remain open with reduced hours; check locally.
• Christmas Day (Dec 25): UPS is closed, and all services except UPS Express Critical® are unavailable. All UPS Store® locations are closed.

UPS recommended last shipping dates for pre-Christmas delivery:

• UPS® 3 Day Select®: Ship by December 20
• UPS® 2nd Day Air®: Ship by December 21
• UPS Next Day Air®: Ship by December 22
• UPS Ground: Check the UPS time-and-cost estimator for accurate deadlines by location.

Is UPS Open on New Year’s Eve?

• Deliveries: Only UPS Air and International Air packages will be delivered; ground service is not available.
• Pickups: Pickup service is available only for Air and International Air packages—but to qualify, they must be prearranged by December 26 (not December 18). No same-day, on-demand pickups on New Year’s Eve unless prearranged.
• Freight: No freight services (including UPS Freight and forwarding) will operate.
• The UPS Store®: Most locations will have reduced hours; check your local store for specifics.
• UPS Express Critical®: Remains available 24/7, including on holidays.

Is UPS Open on New Year’s Day 2025?

• All regular UPS services (Ground, Air, International): Closed. No pickup or delivery.
• The UPS Store®: Locations are closed.
• UPS Express Critical®: Remains available for urgent shipments.

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