If you’re shipping on Columbus Day, you should consider using FedEx and UPS. However, USPS does not deliver any shipment on the day, so if you’re planning any deliveries, be sure to have in mind that these companies will be making them on Monday, Oct 10.

USPS Holiday Policy

The United States Postal Service observes all federal holidays. Every USPS office will be closed on Columbus Day, so mail won’t be delivered that day. If you’re expecting mail or need it to be picked up, you’ll have to wait until the next day when service resumes. ..

Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and Thanksgiving.

FedEx Holiday Policy

FedEx Ground and RedEx Home delivery are the only options for shipping SmartPost packages during the holidays.

UPS Holiday Policy

Christmas New Year’s Easter

UPS Express Critical is a service that allows you to pick up packages during the holidays. This service can be a little expensive, but it’s worth it if you need to get your gifts delivered quickly.

USPS Delivery Time and Procedures 

  • USPS First Class Mail: This is the most common delivery option and is the fastest way to receive your package. It costs $2.95 per order and can be delivered anywhere in the United States.
  • USPS Priority Mail: This is a more expensive but faster option that costs $3.95 per order and can only be delivered to addresses in the contiguous United States.
  • USPS Express Mail: This is a slower but more expensive option that costs $5.95 per order and can only be delivered to addresses in rural or remote areas.
  • USPS Parcel Post: This is a last resort delivery service that allows you to send your package directly to a local post office instead of using one of the other delivery options. It costs $7.95 per order and can only be sent to addresses within the US Postal Service’s own territory.

FedEx Delivery Time and Procedures

FedEx offers a range of shipping services including overnight shipping, ground shipping, or shipping to a residence. Let’s take a look at FedEx delivery time and period: The average delivery time for an order placed through FedEx is 3-4 business days. Delivery times can vary depending on the location and the type of order. Orders placed through Ground or Overnight shipping have the shortest delivery times, but can take up to 7-10 business days. If you are looking for a faster delivery option, you can choose to order through our Express Shipping service which offers speeds of up to 2 hours for standard orders and 5 hours for large orders.

UPS Delivery Time and Procedures

  • Standard ground shipping
  • 2-day air shipping
  • 3-day air shipping
  • Next day air shipping

Conclusion

The United States Postal Service will not be able to deliver packages on Columbus Day, but private couriers like FedEx and UPS will be open and active. If you’re expecting a pickup on a federal holiday, it can only be possible with courier services like FedEx and UPS. We discussed that USPS, FedEx and UPS Deliver on Columbus Day?

UPS will deliver your packages on Saturdays. ..

FedEx delivery services will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

UPS will be closed on Christmas Day, but the UPS express will be fully active.