<\/span><\/h2>\nPlanning for UPS holiday delays in 2024 is essential for businesses and customers. To ensure that packages are delivered on time, it\u2019s important to consider the holiday UPS is closed for and the extra transit time that may be necessary for packages sent with UPS Standard. Businesses should also be aware of the availability of UPS Express Critical during the holidays, as this service can provide faster delivery times in some instances. Additionally, it\u2019s important to keep an eye on any changes to UPS holiday operations or services that may occur throughout the year. By understanding how the holiday season will affect delivery times, businesses and customers can plan to ensure timely deliveries.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>UPS Holiday Schedule for 2024<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nUPS Holiday Schedule for 2024 has been released, and it\u2019s time to start planning for any delays or closures that may occur during the holiday season. The schedule includes dates for major holidays such as New Year\u2019s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. During these holidays and select dates surrounding them, UPS will adjust their operating hours, drop-off and pick-up times, and delivery services. Additionally, customers should note that UPS Express Critical Availability may be limited during the holiday season. To avoid any surprises due to UPS Holiday Schedule changes in 2024, it is crucial to plan your shipments and check the UPS website regularly for updates.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day<\/b><\/h3>\n
New Year’s Day is an essential federal holiday in the US, and UPS observes it by closing its delivery and pickup services. In 2024, New Year’s Day falls on <\/span>Sun<\/span>, January 1st. Customers should plan accordingly and expect delays if they need a package delivered or picked up on this day. While UPS is closed on that day, customers can still access UPS Express Critical services to get urgent deliveries made even on holiday. Customers should check UPS’s holiday schedule in advance and plan their shipments around the holidays to avoid potential delays.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHoliday<\/span><\/td>\n | Date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Domestic Ground, Air & International<\/span><\/td>\n | The UPS Store\u00ae Locations<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Forwarding (Air and Ocean)<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS Express Critical\u00ae<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nNew Year\u2019s Day<\/span><\/td>\n | Monday <\/span>1-Jan-24<\/span><\/td>\n | Closed<\/span><\/td>\n | Closed<\/span><\/td>\n | Closed<\/span><\/td>\n | Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nNew Year\u2019s Day (Observed)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | Tuesday 2-Jan-24\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | Closed\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | Limited Locations1<\/span><\/td>\n | Closed\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n If you need the order to arrive before New Year\u2019s, these are the shipping deadlines you should use:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- UPS\u00ae Ground shipping: Check ups.com\/ctc for details<\/span><\/li>\n
- UPS Next Day Air\u00ae shipping: December 22,2023<\/span><\/li>\n
- UPS 2nd Day Air\u00ae shipping: December 21,2023<\/span><\/li>\n
- UPS 3 Day Select\u00ae shipping: December 20, 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Notes:\u00a0 NEW YEAR\u2019S 2024<\/b><\/p>\n Wednesday, Dec. 27<\/b>: Normal pickup and delivery service.<\/span><\/p>\nThursday, Dec. 28: <\/b>Normal pickup and delivery service.<\/span><\/p>\nFriday, Dec. 29: <\/b>Normal pickup and delivery service. UPS 2nd Day Air\u00ae packages picked up today will be scheduled for delivery on Tuesday, Jan. 3. UPS 3 Day Select\u00ae packages picked up today will be scheduled for delivery on Wednesday, Jan. 4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, Dec. 30: <\/b>Normal pickup and delivery service. This is the last day to ship UPS Next Day Air\u00ae packages for delivery on Saturday, Dec. 31, with a UPS On-Call Pickup\u00ae, a UPS SmartPickup\u00ae, or other prearranged, scheduled pickup or by tendering a shipment at a The UPS Store\u00ae location or a UPS Authorized Service Location<\/span><\/p>\nSunday, Dec. 31, <\/b>New Year\u2019s Eve Delivery of UPS Air and international Air* packages only. Pickup service is available only for Air and international Air* if prearranged by Thursday, Dec. 29. UPS On-Call Pickup\u00ae service is available for Air and international Air* packages. UPS Next Day Air\u00ae packages picked up today will be scheduled for delivery on Tuesday, Jan. 3,<\/span><\/p>\nMonday, Jan. 1<\/b>: New Year\u2019s Day(UPS Holiday). No UPS\u00ae pickup or delivery service. UPS Express Critical\u00ae service is available. Call 1-800-714-8779<\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, Jan. 3:<\/b> Normal UPS\u00ae pickup and delivery service resumes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Martin Luther King, Jr. Day <\/b>(January 15, 2024)<\/b><\/h3>\nMartin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year. <\/span>UPS\u00ae pickup and delivery services are available <\/span>on this day. UPS Express Critical services are available during the holidays<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHoliday<\/span><\/td>\n | Last working day\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Domestic Ground, Air & International<\/span><\/td>\n | The UPS Store\u00ae Locations<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Forwarding (Air and Ocean)<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS Express Critical\u00ae<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day<\/span><\/td>\n | Monday 15-Jan-24<\/span><\/td>\n | Closed<\/td>\n | Limited Locations1<\/td>\n | Closed<\/td>\n | Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Valentine\u2019s Day (February 14, 2024)<\/b><\/h3>\nValentine\u2019s Day (February 14, 2024) is a day of love and appreciation. UPS will remain open, with the regular ground, air, and international operating hours available. Customers can drop off packages at UPS Centers for delivery on Valentine\u2019s Day. With UPS, you can ensure that your loved ones receive the unique gifts you have chosen for them on time, <\/span>So make sure you plan. For instance, add 3-4 days or opt for express courier services by UPS to minimize the risk of a delayed shipment. <\/span>Let UPS help make your Valentine\u2019s Day particular this year, <\/span>2024<\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHoliday<\/span><\/td>\n | Last working day\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Domestic Ground, Air & International<\/span><\/td>\n | The UPS Store\u00ae Locations<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Forwarding (Air and Ocean)<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS Express Critical\u00ae<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nValentine\u2019s Day<\/span><\/td>\n | Wednesday 14-Feb-24<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n- UPS\u00ae pickup and delivery services are available for standard service<\/span><\/li>\n
- The UPS Store\u00ae locations are open<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n President\u2019s Day (February 19, 2024)<\/b><\/h3>\nPresident\u2019s Day on February 20th, 2024, is an important holiday for many Americans. UPS will be open for business during this time so that customers can take advantage of pickup and delivery services on this day. UPS will have its regular domestic ground, air, and international operating hours on President’s Day. Customers can also drop off packages at UPS centers during this time. With the convenience of UPS services, customers don\u2019t need to worry about making alternative arrangements on one of the most important holidays of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHoliday<\/span><\/td>\n | Last working day\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Domestic Ground, Air & International<\/span><\/td>\n | The UPS Store\u00ae Locations<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Forwarding (Air and Ocean)<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS Express Critical\u00ae<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPresident\u2019s Day<\/span><\/td>\n | Monday 19-Feb-24<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n- UPS pickup and delivery services are available<\/span><\/li>\n
- UPS SurePost\u00ae and UPS Mail Innovations\u00ae services will require one more business day because of the UPS holiday<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n Good Friday, (March 29<\/span><\/strong>, 2024)<\/b><\/h3>\nGood Friday (March 29, 2024) is a critical holiday worldwide for many religions and cultures. <\/span>UPS will generally operate on Good Friday 2024. UPS customers can expect regular deliveries and services on this holiday<\/span>, and specific UPS Store\u00ae locations will remain open. Drop-off at UPS Centers will also be available to customers who need to ship packages. As always, checking your local UPS store hours before planning a visit is essential.<\/span><\/p>\nUPS will generally operate on Good Friday 2024. UPS customers can expect regular deliveries and services on this holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHoliday<\/span><\/td>\n | Date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Domestic Ground, Air & International<\/span><\/td>\n | The UPS Store\u00ae Locations<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS\u00ae Forwarding (Air and Ocean)<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS Express Critical\u00ae<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGood Friday<\/span><\/td>\n | Friday 29-March-24<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Open<\/span><\/td>\n | Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Easter, Sunday, April 9, 2024<\/b><\/h3>\nOn Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2024, UPS will be closed across Canada. However, UPS Express Critical\u00ae will still be available for those who need it. Drop-off at UPS Centers will be open and available on this day for domestic ground, air, and international services. Customers should keep in mind that UPS operating hours may be subject to change.<\/span><\/p>\n | | | | | | | | | | |