UPS holiday schedule, without inventing a last-day table
UPS does not give one national last day to ship Ground the way USPS lists a single recommended date. Your last day depends on the service, origin, destination, and arrival date. On December 24, 2026, Air pickup is only if prearranged by December 18, and there is no UPS Ground pickup that day.
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USPS still publishes a single recommended table on the USPS 2026 page. FedEx last-day dates are in the official FedEx PDF. If a USPS date has passed, see the late-shipping page.
At a glance
| Date | What UPS has published |
|---|---|
| December 24, 2026 | Air pickup only if prearranged by December 18; no Ground pickup |
| December 25, 2026 | UPS holiday |
| Last day to ship Ground | Depends on service and ZIP Codes; no national table reprinted here |
UPS’s official holiday schedule page is the source for the closure rules below, reviewed on November 14, 2026. UPS does not give one national last day to ship Ground the way USPS lists a single recommended date. Your last day depends on the service, the origin, the destination, and when the package must arrive.
- December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve): UPS pickup for Air and international Air services only if prearranged by December 18, 2026. No UPS Ground pickup that day.
- December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day): UPS holiday. Express Critical (through Marken) is described as available year-round.
- UPS says the last day to ship for delivery by December 24 depends on the service you choose and the ZIP Codes involved.
Use the official UPS holiday schedule and the UPS transit-time tool for a specific route. This page will not invent a nationwide Ground cutoff.
Sources
Common questions
Does UPS publish one national Ground cutoff for Christmas?
No. UPS says the last day to ship for delivery by December 24 depends on the service you choose and the ZIP Codes involved. This page will not invent a nationwide Ground cutoff.
Does UPS pick up Ground packages on Christmas Eve 2026?
No. On December 24, 2026, UPS pickup for Air and international Air services is only if prearranged by December 18, 2026. There is no UPS Ground pickup that day.
Is UPS open on Christmas Day 2026?
December 25, 2026 is a UPS holiday. Express Critical (through Marken) is described as available year-round.
Where should I look up a specific route?
Use the official UPS holiday schedule and the UPS transit-time tool for the origin, destination, and service you need.