UPS suspends service on six holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. UPS does not close on all federal holidays — Presidents’ Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day are standard business days for UPS.
Americans should plan ahead as both FedEx and UPS will suspend most operations for 24 hours on Memorial Day, . The shipping blackout will temporarily halt package pickups and deliveries across the country.
UPS is closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. UPS Express Critical ® service is still available.
UPS is closed on major U.S. holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. What is the work schedule for UPS?
The company has announced that its pickup and delivery services will be paused for Memorial Day. UPS Store locations may also be closed, though hours can vary by location.
In this guide, we’ll break down the 2025 holiday operation schedules for USPS, UPS, and FedEx, so you can plan your shipments effectively and avoid any surprises.
On Memorial Day, UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services as part of their 2025 holiday schedule. Customers should plan for delays, as USPS may also observe this holiday.
UPS is fully closed for standard U.S. pickup and delivery on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day in 2026.