Does UPS deliver on weekends, including Saturday and Sunday?
Yes, UPS offers Mon-Sat delivery service for residential and commercial packages and offers delivery of residential packages on Sunday.
What is the latest time of day a package will be delivered?
Most packages are generally delivered by 8 p.m.
Does UPS provide pickup services on the weekend?
UPS is the only private, U.S. based carrier that offers Saturday package car pickup services. Benefits of a Saturday pickup include:
- One additional day of processing time to fulfill orders.
- Collection of all package services (international, air, ground & economy)
- Eligible Saturday pickup volume is advanced for Monday delivery (one day faster than the competition)
Are there additional fees for weekend delivery?
For ground residential delivery packages, there are no additional fees. For Saturday ground commercial delivery packages, there is a $4 per package fee. There’s no delivery charge if customer enrolls in commercial delivery services with a scheduled Saturday pickup.
What if my customer isn’t home at the time of delivery on the weekend?
In many areas, UPS will simply leave the shipment on your doorstep. Customers always have the option of registering for UPS MyChoice® which allows them to select customized delivery days and times to ensure they will be available when their package arrives.
What shipping systems include Saturday delivery options?
Enhanced Web Shipping, Internet Shipping, UPS CampusShip® tool, Ship API and the WorldShip® tool offer commercial and residential delivery options.
UPS works diligently with third-party vendor systems to ensure all new service enhancements are included in a timely manner. If your third-party platform does not include Saturday Commercial Delivery services, please contact your provider to request the development of this service offering.
