FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2023

August 24, 2023

• Deyman Doolittle

FedEx• Small Parcel Shipping

Few things are worse than having a package not arrive in time for a holiday celebration. In this blog, we will explore FedEx's shipping deadlines to help you plan your small parcel shipments and avoid delayed arrival of packages.

What Holidays Is FedEx Closed In 2023?

It's important to note that FedEx is never completely closed. Rather, some or most services may be unavailable or modified during holidays.

FedEx services are grouped into the following general categories:

1. FedEx Express
2. FedEx Ground
3. FedEx Home Delivery
4. FedEx Ground Economy
5. FedEx Freight
6. FedEx Office
7. FedEx Custom Critical (always open)
8. FedEx Trade Networks

FedEx has a holiday service schedule that states which service will be available on holidays. According to the FedEx Holiday schedule, a service can either be 'Open,' 'Closed,' 'Modified Hours,' or 'Modified Service.'

Open: This means that FedEx will operate as usual, providing their standard shipping and delivery services.

Closed: This indicates that FedEx will not operate on that holiday, and no shipping or delivery services will be available.

Modified Hours: There will be adjustments in FedEx's operating hours, where they may open later or close earlier than usual. It is important to check FedEx holiday hours while planning shipping.

Modified Service: FedEx will offer a limited range of services, possibly with extended delivery times or restricted shipping options compared to their regular service offerings.

In the table below, you will find the various holidays in 2023 when FedEx services will be closed:

During all holidays, and the days before and after holidays not listed in the table above, all FedEx services will be open or available with either modified hours or modified service, but they will not be closed.

Also, note that FedEx Custom Critical is always open, even on holidays.

What Days Are FedEx Closed In 2023?

FedEx operates every day of the year, except on holidays when only certain FedEx services are available or none at all. Most holidays still have some FedEx services available. However, on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, all FedEx services are closed, except for FedEx Custom Critical, which remains open at all times.

For more details, check out the FedEx Holiday Schedule 2023.

Does FedEx Deliver on Sunday?

According to FedEx, they offer home deliveries on Saturdays and Sundays to most residential areas. To see if they provide weekend home deliveries in your location, you can refer to the FedEx Ground and Home Delivery service maps.

It's a good idea to check your local FedEx office location's hours because different FedEx office locations will have different hours. If you need to drop off a package after your nearby FedEx store has closed, you can use the convenient FedEx Drop Boxes. These boxes are available 24/7 and can be used for dropping off both FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages.

Does FedEx Deliver on Saturday?

Yes, Saturday delivery service is available in certain markets and with certain services. If it's offered in your area, you can choose the Saturday Delivery option while preparing your shipments using FedEx's online shipping tool.

For an estimate of Fedex delivery hours Saturday and Fedex delivery hours by zip code, you can use FedEx's Rates & Transit Time Tool.

If your business delivers packages to people's homes, you're in luck since FedEx Home delivery delivers on both Saturday and Sunday to most residential addresses.

What Is the Shipping Deadline for Christmas for FedEx in 2023?

The FedEx holiday shipping deadlines vary depending on the FedEx service you choose.

FedEx hasn't yet provided a Christmas shipping deadline for 2023. However, here is some info on their December schedule for freight shipments:

On December 22, FedEx Freight will be open, operating with regular pickup and delivery services but with a modified linehaul schedule. Shipments picked up on that day that aren't immediately moved will continue their transit on the next regular operating day.

For instance, if a one-day shipment is picked up on December 22, its transit will resume on December 27 and be delivered on December 28.

To get an idea of possible deadlines for 2023, you can check out FedEx's 2022 Shipping deadlines for holiday package delivery services.

Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Holiday Shipping

Which FedEx services are always open on holidays?

FedEx Custom Critical is the only FedEx service that operates on all holidays without exception. All other FedEx services, including Express, Ground, Home Delivery, Ground Economy, Freight, Office, and Trade Networks, follow the holiday schedule with varying degrees of closure or modification.

What does "Modified Service" mean for FedEx deliveries?

Modified Service means FedEx offers a limited range of services on that date, possibly with extended delivery times or restricted shipping options compared to regular service. For example, FedEx Express operates with Modified Service on the Saturday before Independence Day and on select days around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How does FedEx handle freight shipments picked up around Christmas?

FedEx Freight remains open on December 22 with regular pickup and delivery but runs a modified linehaul schedule, meaning shipments not immediately moved continue transit on the next regular operating day. A one-day freight shipment picked up on December 22, for instance, would resume transit on December 27 and be delivered December 28.

Does FedEx Ground operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day?

FedEx Ground is fully closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. On most other holidays and the days surrounding them, FedEx Ground also closes, while FedEx Express and Home Delivery continue operating with open or modified service.

Can I drop off FedEx packages when my local FedEx office is closed?

FedEx Drop Boxes are available 24/7 and accept both FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages regardless of local office hours. Checking local office hours in advance is advisable since different FedEx office locations operate on different schedules, including during holidays.