Planning ahead with the FedEx Holiday Schedule 2026 can help you avoid shipping delays, missed pickups, and customer disruptions. FedEx does not completely close on every holiday, and service may vary by holiday, location, and shipping option. FedEx Office, Custom Critical, and Logistics may also follow different schedules.
This 2026 guide covers the U.S. holiday calendar and explains what each service status means before you schedule a pickup, drop off a package, or wait for a delivery.
| What You Need to Know
FedEx is closed for its listed parcel and express-freight operations on Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day on January 1, 2027. Modified service applies on several other dates, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, July 3, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, the day before and after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. FedEx Office and specialized services may follow different schedules. |
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FedEx Holiday Schedule 2026 at a Glance
The table below reflects the official U.S. FedEx holiday service schedule updated in June 2026. FedEx states that its “FedEx” column includes U.S. and international parcel and express freight services, except LTL freight services. Dates and operations can change, so verify the official schedule as each holiday approaches.
| Date | Holiday | FedEx | FedEx Office | Custom Critical | Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Modified | Open | Open | Open |
| Feb. 14 | Valentine’s Day | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Feb. 16 | Presidents’ Day | Modified | Open | Open | Open |
| Apr. 3 | Good Friday | Modified | Open | Open | Open |
| Apr. 4 | Saturday before Easter | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Apr. 5 | Easter Sunday | Closed | Modified hours | Open | Open |
| May 10 | Mother’s Day | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Closed | Modified hours | Open | Closed |
| Jun. 19 | Juneteenth | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Jun. 21 | Father’s Day | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Jul. 3 | Friday before Independence Day | Modified | Modified hours | Open | Open |
| Jul. 4 | Independence Day | Closed | Modified hours | Open | Closed |
| Sep. 7 | Labor Day | Closed | Modified hours | Open | Closed |
| Oct. 12 | Columbus Day | Modified | Open | Open | Open |
| Nov. 11 | Veterans Day | Modified | Open | Open | Open |
| Nov. 25 | Wednesday before Thanksgiving | Modified | Modified hours | Open | Open |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | Closed | Open | Closed |
| Nov. 27 | Friday after Thanksgiving | Modified | Open | Open | Open |
| Dec. 23 | Wednesday before Christmas Eve | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve | Modified | Modified hours | Open | Open |
| Dec. 25 | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed | Open | Closed |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday after Christmas | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Dec. 28 | Monday before New Year’s Day | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Dec. 31 | New Year’s Eve | Modified | Modified hours | Open | Open |
| Jan. 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day | Closed | Closed | Open | Closed |
| Jan. 2, 2027 | Day after New Year’s Day | Open | Open | Open | Open |
Official source: FedEx 2026 holiday service schedule. Last checked August 5, 2026.
What Do “Open,” “Modified,” and “Closed” Mean?
Open
The service is listed as operating on the national schedule. Local pickup times, delivery commitments, weather, and service alerts can still affect a shipment.
Modified service
FedEx says modified service can include early on-call pickups, early Drop Box pickups, or Drop Box closures in some areas. Ground pickups are also modified on December 24 and December 31. Treat a modified day as a planning risk, not a normal full-service day.
Modified FedEx Office hours
Some FedEx Office locations may close or use shorter hours. The day before a major holiday, some locations may close early. Check the nearest store before traveling to drop off or collect a package.
Closed
The listed operation is unavailable for that date. A tracking scan may still appear as a package moves through a system, but you should not expect routine pickup or delivery from a closed service.
Which 2026 Holidays Need the Most Planning?
Labor Day
FedEx is closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. FedEx Office has modified hours, FedEx Custom Critical remains open, and FedEx Logistics is closed. Schedule important pickups before the holiday weekend and verify Friday cutoff times locally.
Thanksgiving Week
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving runs on modified FedEx service and modified FedEx Office hours. Thanksgiving Day is closed for FedEx, FedEx Office, and FedEx Logistics, while FedEx Custom Critical remains open. The Friday after Thanksgiving returns with modified FedEx service. Businesses should avoid promising a standard Thursday or Friday delivery flow without checking the selected service.
Christmas Week
December 23 is open. Christmas Eve uses modified FedEx service and modified FedEx Office hours. Christmas Day is closed for FedEx, FedEx Office, and FedEx Logistics. FedEx Custom Critical remains open. December 26 is listed as open, but normal weekend availability still depends on the service and destination.
New Year’s Week
December 31 uses modified FedEx service and modified FedEx Office hours. FedEx is closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027. Normal operations are listed as open on January 2, subject to weekend service availability.
What About Regular Weekend Delivery (Not a Holiday)?
Saturday and Sunday delivery availability is a separate question from the holiday schedule above — it depends on the specific FedEx service you selected (for example, FedEx Home Delivery and some Ground services include Saturday delivery in many areas), not on whether a date happens to be a holiday. Check your specific shipment’s delivery options and the destination ZIP Code for weekend delivery availability.
Are the FedEx Christmas Shipping Deadlines for 2026 Available?
Update: FedEx has since published its 2026 Peak/Last-Day-to-Ship guidance. Key domestic and international cutoffs to arrive by December 24, 2026:
- FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery: No single nationwide date — the last day to ship depends on your specific origin and destination ZIP Codes and ranges from about Tuesday, December 15 (longest transit zones) through Wednesday, December 23 (shortest transit zones). Use FedEx’s ZIP-to-ZIP tool to confirm your specific deadline rather than relying on one date.
- U.S. to Canada: International Next Flight, International First, and International Priority — Wednesday, December 23. International Priority Distribution — Tuesday, December 22. International Economy and International Connect Plus — Monday, December 21.
- U.S. to Mexico: International Next Flight, First, and Priority — Tuesday, December 22. International Economy and International Connect Plus — Monday, December 21.
- U.S. to Puerto Rico: International Next Flight, First, and Priority — Wednesday, December 23. International Economy — Tuesday, December 22.
Domestic express service deadlines to arrive by December 24, 2026 (per FedEx’s published guidance — confirm each against FedEx’s current deadline page before publishing, since this guide’s last full verification pass was August 5, 2026 and FedEx can still adjust these):
- FedEx Ground Economy: Tuesday, December 15
- FedEx Ground / Home Delivery: Tuesday, December 15 – Wednesday, December 16 (varies by transit zone)
- FedEx Express Saver (3-Day): Monday, December 21
- FedEx 2Day / 2Day A.M.: Tuesday, December 22
- FedEx First Overnight / Priority Overnight: Wednesday, December 23
- FedEx SameDay: Thursday, December 24
Before you rely on these dates, double-check them yourself on FedEx’s official holiday schedule and shipping deadlines page — FedEx can adjust cutoffs, and the dates above should be confirmed against the current live page rather than taken as final.
How to Plan FedEx Pickups and Deliveries Around Holidays
- Check the service, not only the company name. FedEx, FedEx Office, Custom Critical, and Logistics can have different statuses on the same date.
- Confirm the local cutoff. Modified service often affects pickup and Drop Box times before a holiday.
- Review the destination. Ground and Home Delivery transit times depend on the origin and destination ZIP Codes.
- Give buyers and customers extra lead time. Ask them to order 1–2 days before the official FedEx cutoff so your team isn’t rushing to package and ship.
- Tell customers what can change. Ecommerce teams should publish order cutoffs and avoid promising a delivery date that ignores carrier closures.
- Remind recipients about signature requirements. If a package needs a signature and no one is home on Christmas Eve, it generally won’t be re-attempted until after the holiday weekend.
- Watch tracking and alerts. Weather, local conditions, and network changes can affect an otherwise open day.
- Plan package forwarding early. When you receive a package through a mailbox service, submit forwarding requests before the carrier’s holiday cutoff and allow time for processing.
How PostScan Mail Helps You Manage Holiday Deliveries
PostScan Mail is a virtual mailbox and package-management platform. It does not replace FedEx or control FedEx holiday operations. It helps you manage packages after they arrive at your selected mailing address.
With a PostScan Mail package receiving service, you can receive supported carrier deliveries, see package arrivals in your online mailbox, and choose the next action based on your plan and location. Available actions can include forwarding, storage, consolidation, content scans, recycling, or local pickup where available.
Travelers, remote teams, expats, and online shoppers can use package forwarding to send an arrived package to another address. Forwarding fees, storage limits, carrier options, and local services vary by plan and location. Complete the required mailbox setup before sending packages to the address.
| Keep holiday packages visible
Choose a mailing address, complete setup, and manage incoming packages online. Check location availability and plan details before relying on a service. |
Final Planning Checklist
- Confirm whether your FedEx service is open, modified, or closed.
- Check the nearest FedEx Office hours and pickup cutoff.
- Use origin and destination ZIP Codes to verify transit time.
- Check the official 2026 shipping-deadline PDF when it becomes available.
- Submit PostScan Mail forwarding requests early and review plan and location limits.
Holiday shipping works best when you separate the carrier schedule, the local cutoff, and the time needed to manage the package after arrival. Verify all three before you promise a delivery date or submit a forwarding request.
