Plan Ahead for the Festive Season

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Festive Season Shipping with UPS

During the busiest seasons, we provide the same reliable service that you trust us to deliver all year. We're committed to helping you take full advantage of every available shipping day.

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How Holidays May Impact Your Shipments

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Holiday Schedule

January

New Year - January 1, 2022

Republic Day - January 26, 2022

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March
Holi - March 18, 2022
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April

Gudi Padwa - April 2, 2022

Good Friday - April 15, 2022

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May

Labour Day - May 1, 2022

Ramadan - May 3, 2022

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August

Independence Day - August 15, 2022

Raksha Bandhan - August 11, 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi - August 31, 2022

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October

Dussera - October 5, 2022

Laxmi Puja - October 24, 2022

Bhai Duj- October 26, 2022

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December

24 December 2022 – Christmas Eve
Only SAT EXP, no collection service, customer counter closed.

25 December 2022 – first Christmas Day

26 December 2022 – second Christmas Day

31 December 2022 – New Year’s Eve
Only SAT EXP, no collection service, customer counter closed.

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Note:

*Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and are subject to change. Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon. The dates given above are therefore approximations. Please contact the local office.

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FAQ

How do I find out if my holiday parcel will arrive on time?
It always helps to shop and ship early during the festive season. For a quick recommendation of which services to use, and for detailed planning, get a quote.
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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. Read more on Get Started With UPS.
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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.
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