UPS is one of the most popular companies which is famous for its delivery on the promised time. The United Parcel Service delivers packages in more than 200 countries which means they have a proper management system. The common question that arises is when does UPS stop delivering or what are the UPS holiday hours? Here, you will find out the days in 2020 when UPS is closed. In other words, you will see what time UPS stop delivering packages and the list of UPS Holidays in 2020.
So, let’s find out the days when UPS doesn’t deliver packages:
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UPS Holidays 2020:
If you are using the services of UPS or if you are planning to deliver something through the United Parcel Service, then it’s better to update yourself with the holiday schedule and hours of UPS. The United Parcel Service observes a few days as a holiday. All the delivery and packaging services, along with the UPS stores, are closed on these holidays. You can plan your deliveries and shipping accordingly with the help of this list of holidays given in the table below to avoid several regrets. So, below is a list of UPS holidays of the year 2020:
- New Year’s Day: January 1, 2020
- Easter Sunday: April 12, 2020
- Memorial Day: May 25, 2020
- Independence Day: July 4, 2020
- Labor Day: September 7, 2020
- Thanksgiving Day: November 26, 2020
- Christmas Day: December 25, 2020
- New Year’s Day: January 1, 2021
Below is a table to make the things look more clear and this table includes the list of all the holidays of UPS of the year 2020.
| Sr. No. | Date | Week Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January – 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 | April – 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 3 | May – 25 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| 4 | July – 4 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 5 | September – 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| 6 | November – 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| 7 | December – 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 8 | January – 1, 2021 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
Exception:
UPS does not deliver and open on holidays, but what if someone wants to send a critical shipment immediately? They don’t need to worry about those shipments as the UPS offers UPS Express Critical Service that works seven days a week and 365 days a year, even on holidays and Sundays. With the help of this service, customers can send their packages any day of the year and expect the delivery even on the above listed holidays, including Sundays.
UPS customers can also read more about the UPS Sunday Delivery here.
List of Holidays that are not Observed by UPS:
Apart from the holidays mentioned above, there are a few other holidays listed by the government itself but not observed by the UPS. The UPS remain open and work on these following days:
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20, 2020
- Valentine’s Day: February 14, 2020
- Presidents’ Day: February 17, 2020
- Chinese New Year: January 25, 2020
- Daylight Saving Time begins: March 8, 2020
- St. Patrick’s Day: March 17, 2020
- Passover: From April 8 to April 16, 2020
- Earth Day: April 22, 2020
- Cinco de Mayo: May 5, 2020
- Mother’s Day: May 10, 2020
- Flag Day: June 14, 2020
- Ramadan: April 23 – May 23, 2020
- Father’s Day: June 21, 2020
- UPS Founders’ Day: August 28, 2020
- Rosh Hashanah: September 18-20, 2020
- Yom Kippur: September 27-28, 2020
- Columbus Day: October 12, 2020
- Halloween: October 31, 2020
- Daylight Saving Time ends: November 1, 2020
- Veterans Day: November 11, 2020
- Hanukkah: December 10 – December 18, 2020
- Kwanzaa: December 26, 2020 – January 1, 2021
What If Sending Package Outside the U.S?
In the United States, UPS observes some days as a holiday that are listed in the table above. The question is, “will UPS deliver outside the United States on these holidays?” You can check the list of holidays observed in different countries with the help of the World Holiday Calendar by UPS. All you need to do is:
- Open the UPS World Holiday Calendar.
- Choose your desired country from the dropdown list.
- After this, click on the Display button on the screen.
- Now the list of holidays in the selected country will appear on the screen.
UPS Holiday Schedule 2020:
Some people and as well as organizations frequently use the service of UPS, and it is better for them to be aware of the UPS holiday schedule. The holiday schedule will help in planning the shipping in advance if there is a holiday, as all the stores and services are unavailable on holidays. You can also check out the list of UPS 2020 holidays in the table above.
FAQ:
- Does UPS Deliver on Christmas Eve?
Yes, UPS delivers and opens on Christmas Eve, December 24. Christmas Eve is not contemplated as a holiday by the UPS, and all the services are available on this day. Ground Service Pickup is not available, and some UPS store locations may have modified business hours on Christmas Eve.
- Does UPS Deliver on MLK Day?
Yes, UPS delivers and remains open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All the pickup and delivery services are available on this day as UPS doesn’t observe the MLK day as a holiday. This year, the MLK day is on January 20.
- Does UPS Deliver on Columbus Day?
Yes, UPS remains open and deliver on Columbus Day. The United Parcel Service does not consider this day as a holiday. This year, it is on October 12.
- Does UPS Deliver on Labor day?
No, UPS remains closed and does not deliver on Labor Day. All the pickup and delivery service remain closed on this day. This year, Labor Day is on September 7.
- Does UPS Deliver on Thanksgiving?
No, UPS does not deliver on Thanksgiving Day. It will be closed on Thanksgiving day, November 26, 2020.
- Does UPS Deliver on Veterans Day?
Yes, UPS remains open and delivers on the Veterans Day. This year, Veterans Day is on November 11. All the pickup and delivery services are available as this day is not considered as a holiday,
- Does UPS Deliver on Presidents Day?
Yes, UPS delivers on President’s Day and is also open on the same day, February 17, 2020.
- Does UPS Deliver on Memorial Day?
No, UPS does not deliver and remains closed on Memorial Day. The United Parel Service considers this day as a federal holiday. This year, it is on May 25.
- Does UPS Deliver on July 4th?
No, UPS store does not open and deliver on July 4th. July 4th is Independence Day, and it is observed as a holiday. All the pickup and delivery services are unavailable on this day.
- Does UPS Deliver on Black Friday?
Yes, UPS delivers, and the UPS store runs on Black Friday. In the year 2020, the Black Friday is on November 27.
- Does UPS Deliver on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, UPS is open and delivers on the New Year’s Eve, December 31. The Ground Service is not available on this day.
- Does UPS Deliver on Easter Monday?
Yes, UPS delivers and open on Easter Monday. In the year 2020, the Easter Monday is on April 13.
- Does UPS Deliver on Good Friday?
Yes, UPS delivers on Good Friday. This year, in 2020, Good Friday is on April 10. Also, all the UPS stores will remain open on this day.
- Does UPS Deliver on Christmas Day?
No, UPS does not deliver on Christmas Day, 25th December. The pickup and delivery services remain closed this Day. All UPS stores will be closed on this day.
- Does UPS Deliver on New Year’s Day?
No, UPS does not deliver on New Year’s day, and UPS stores remain closed on this day. New Year is the first day of every year and is celebrated worldwide. According to UPS, the pickup and delivery services remain closed on this day.
You can also see these holidays in the calender below:
