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 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 (Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland)
No UPS delivery or collection services.

2 January 2025 - Bank Holiday (Scotland)
No UPS delivery or collection services.

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February
Normal UPS services.
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March
17 March 2025 - St. Patrick's Day (Northern Ireland)
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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April

18 April 2025 - Good Friday
No UPS delivery or collection services.

21 April 2025 - Easter Monday
No UPS delivery or collection services.

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May

5 May 2025 - Early May Bank Holiday
No UPS delivery or collection services.

26 May 2025 - Spring Bank Holiday
No UPS delivery or collection services.

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June
Normal UPS services.
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July
14 July 2025 - Battle of the Boyne, Orangemen’s Day (Northern Ireland)
No UPS delivery or collection services.
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August

4 August 2025 - Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland)
UPS delivery and collection services will continue as normal.

25 August 2025 - Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
No UPS delivery or collection services. Scotland will operate as normal.

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September
Normal UPS services.
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October
Normal UPS services.
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November
Normal UPS services.
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December

1 December 2025 - St. Andrew's Day (Scotland)
UPS delivery and collection services will continue as normal.

25 December 2025 - Christmas Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.

26 December 2025 - Boxing Day
No UPS delivery or collection services.

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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 are working tirelessly to ensure that happens. Due to the high volume of shipments, there may be some delays. We sincerely apologise 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 Christmas season.

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My small business ships a lot of packages. 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 packages. In some instances UPS drivers may require a signature for deliveries on their route. You can authorise UPS to leave packages without signing by enrolling in UPS My Choice®.
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Can a UPS Access Point® location hold my parcels?
Your package can be held at a UPS Customer Centre or a UPS Access Point location. You can also instruct us to reroute your package to another address or have the driver leave it with a neighbour.
Learn More About UPS Access Point Locations
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