Plan Ahead for the Festive Season

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Please Note

You will find national bank holidays listed below. Local bank holidays may apply and impact your shipments as well as a money-back guarantee. For specific service information, please check the Calculate Time and Cost page.

Holiday Schedule

January
1 January 2025 - New Year's Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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February
Normal UPS service.
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March
Normal UPS service.
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April
21 April 2025 - Easter Monday
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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May

1 May 2025 - Labour Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.

29 May 2025 - Ascension Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.

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June
9 June 2025 - Whit Monday
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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July
21 July 2025 - Belgian National Holiday
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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August
15 August 2025 - Assumption of Mary
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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September
Normal UPS service.
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October
Normal UPS service.
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November

1 November 2025 - All Saints' Day
No UPS delivery or collection services

11 November 2025 - Armistice Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.

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December
25 December 2025 - Christmas Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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Helpful Solutions for You

Redirect Parcels

With UPS My Choice®, you can redirect parcels to another address or reschedule them for delivery at a more convenient time.

Change Your Delivery

UPS Drop-off and Collection Locations

Search from thousands of UPS Access Point® lockers, shops and retail locations near you to drop off and collect parcels.

Find an Access Point Location

Send Parcels from Home

Our collection options are built to work around your schedule. Arrange your collections in just a few minutes.

Schedule a Collection

FAQ

How do I find out if my holiday parcel will arrive on time?

We understand how crucial it is for your parcel to arrive on time and we're working tirelessly to ensure that happens. Due to the high volume of shipments, there may be some delays. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

It always helps to shop and ship early during the holiday season. For a quick recommendation of which services to use, and for detailed planning, you can get a quote.

For the latest updates on your parcel's delivery, please visit UPS.com/track. You also have options if you need to make changes to a delivery.

We truly appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this busy holiday season.

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My small business ships a lot of parcels. How can I stay informed about network status and specific deliveries?
UPS makes it easy for businesses to stay informed – even for complex supply chains. Learn more about UPS My Choice for Business.
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Does UPS always need a signature to deliver my parcel?
The sender typically determines whether a signature is required for parcels. In some instances UPS drivers may require a signature for deliveries on their route. You can authorise UPS to leave parcels without signing by enrolling in UPS My Choice®.
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Can a UPS Access Point® location hold my parcels?
Your parcel can be held at a UPS Customer Centre or a UPS Access Point location. You can also instruct us to reroute your parcel to another address or have the driver leave it with a neighbour.
Learn More About UPS Access Point Locations
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