Ups Hours Today (2024)

FAQs

What holidays does UPS store close? ›

UPS is closed on New Year's (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 15), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving (Nov 28), and Christmas Day (Dec 25).

If you use Easyship, UPS still has the cheaper example rates, especially if you're looking for Ground services. Takeaway: FedEx shipping provides cheaper rates if you are paying the retail price when sending a small package at shorter distances. If you use Easyship, UPS will have a better rate.

Call our local UPS Customer Center at (888) 742-5877 to speak with one of our attentive, motivated and knowledgeable team members, who can answer any of your questions about domestic or international packages shipped via UPS.

Drop Your UPS Packages Off

We've got locations all over and it's totally free. The UPS Store: Multiple, wide-ranging services. UPS Access Point: Drop-off or pickup at local businesses. UPS Drop Boxes: For 24/7 drop-off.

FedEx, UPS ground, and express are open Monday to Friday. Saturday is only considered a business day when priority Saturday service is chosen. Otherwise, Saturday is not counted when calculating business days. USPS typically delivers shipments Monday to Saturday, so Saturday can be considered as a business day.

UPS often uses the term “end of day” when updating you on delivery options. Exactly what this means varies, depending on whether the package is going to a residential or a commercial address. The end of the day is 9pm for residential addresses, and business closing time (usually 5pm) for commercial addresses.

If you're simply looking for the cheapest way to ship a single 20-pound package, USPS Priority Mail is generally one of the cheapest options. The cost to ship the 20-pound package depends on travel distance and typically ranges from around $13 to $50.

USPS is often a better option for smaller packages less than 13 pounds. while UPS offers better value for shipping larger, heavier packages.

Both FedEx and UPS have reliable delivery speeds and on-time delivery rates. However, UPS does have a slight edge. UPS has a delivery time averaging at 1-5 days. During peak holiday season in 2022, UPS had an on-time delivery rate of 97.5 percent.

Customer Service

Please visit our Customer Help and Support Center or call 1-888-742-5877.

Can I speak to human on UPS? ›

You can contact UPS by starting a chat with a live agent on their website, calling their hotline or by leaving them a message on one of the social media platforms.

(800) 742-5877

United Parcel Service / Customer service

Your package will be given to UPS when they drop off packages for USPS to deliver, which is usually daily at most post offices. It is the same if you accidently drop off a FedEx shipment. Originally Answered: What happens if you drop a UPS package at USPS? It will be delayed a day.

You cannot drop off a UPS package at a USPS station. Nor can you ask USPS pickup for a UPS package. You can only use USPS pick-up or stations for products being shipped via US Postal Service. United Parcel Service is NOT the same as US Postal Service.

With UPS Mail Innovations Returns, your customers can conveniently return their packages using their mailbox, postal carrier, local post office or any postal drop box nationwide. In addition, customers can call the USPS for a free pickup right from their doorstep.

It's important to note that FedEx is closed on the following holidays in 2024: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15), President's Day (February 19), Memorial Day (May 27), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (September 2), Thanksgiving Day (November 28), and Christmas Day (December 25).

A business day is Monday thru Friday, when all of UPS's vast worldwide logistics network is fully operational and most private businesses and government offices are also fully operational and able to receive shipments. UPS service levels are quoted and guaranteed by the 'business day'.

President's Day: Monday, February 19, 2024

FedEx will also be operating normally on President's Day 2024 though there will be modified services on FedEx Ground® shipments. Make sure you give yourself ample time to ensure your package is delivered by Monday, February 19, 2024.

When it comes to other delivery companies like UPS and FedEx, these companies will deliver mail and packages as normal. The next holiday UPS and FedEx will observe is Easter, while Amazon's next observed holiday is Memorial Day. As we mentioned, most major banks will also be closed on Monday for Presidents Day.