FedEx Holiday Schedule 2026Updated 2 hours ago
Planning ahead for the holidays? Here's FedEx's 2026 holiday schedule, along with a few tips to help your pet's essentials arrive on time.
When is FedEx closed?
FedEx does not pick up or deliver packages on these days:
Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving
Friday, December 25: Christmas
Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's Day
Which days have modified FedEx operations?
On these days, FedEx may have early pickups in some areas, which can add a day to delivery:
Wednesday, November 25, Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28
Wednesday, December 23, Thursday, December 24, and Saturday, December 26
Thursday, December 31, and Saturday, January 2
When does my order need to ship to arrive by Christmas Eve?
Orders over 15 oz ship with FedEx Home Delivery, which usually takes 1 to 5 business days depending on your location. Here are FedEx's last days to ship for delivery by Thursday, December 24:
5-day transit: Thursday, December 17
4-day transit: Friday, December 18
3-day transit: Monday, December 21
2-day transit: Tuesday, December 22
1-day transit: Wednesday, December 23
These are the dates your package needs to leave our warehouse, not the date you place your order. We recommend ordering early so your little ones have everything they need for the holidays.
Orders weighing 15 oz or less ship with USPS. See our USPS Holiday Schedule for those dates.
Need it faster?
FedEx's last day to ship overnight packages for delivery by December 24 is Wednesday, December 23. Expedited orders must be placed by phone, so please contact our Customer Success team at 855-981-8080 for options and pricing. See our Expedited Shipping article for details.
Does FedEx deliver on Saturdays?
Yes. FedEx offers Saturday residential delivery to most U.S. addresses.
Good to know
FedEx's holiday schedule is subject to change, and weather and busy holiday volume can also affect delivery times. Your tracking link is always the best place to check for the latest updates. For tips on keeping an emergency stash of hay and food on hand, see Shipping Fulfillment and Updates: Weather, Holidays, and Carrier Impacts.