Parcel Delivery by Courier on Holidays - 2022

Shipping by courier on public and bank holidays in 2022

Parcel delivery during bank or national holidays can be a challenge without the right shipping partner. Hence the question: do courier companies deliver on public and national holidays? We know how important it is to send and receive a parcel on time before national or bank holidays. To help you out, we have compiled here the courier companies international holiday schedule for 2022.

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Australia

China

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HOLIDAYS IN 2022

Shipping in 2022: pick-up and deliveries by couriers on holidays

Discover more about the courier companies’ deliveries on these specific public holidays

Shipping on Christmas or New Year

Courier deliveries on Easter and Good Friday

Parcel deliveries on Valentine’s Day

Deliveries on Memorial Day and 4th of July

Parcel delivery services on Boxing Day

International shipping services for Black Friday

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Do couriers pick-up or deliver on national or bank holidays?

Delivery companies and post offices work around the clock to deliver as many packages as possible before the festive days since most couriers do not collect or deliver any parcels on national or public holidays themselves. However, due to the increase in the number of shipments, the estimated delivery times may be prolonged during these periods.

How to make sure your shipment gets delivered on time for the holidays?

Book the collection a few working days in advance or choose the Express Service.
Double-check the data provided during the order process and keep track of your parcel.
If the parcel is not delivered before the holiday, it will be delivered in the following working days.

UNITED KINGDOM

Courier delivery on public holidays in the UK for 2022

Have you wondered if courier companies such as DHL, DPD or UPS deliver parcels on bank and national holidays in the UK? Check the main holidays in which the courier companies do not work.

1 January

New Year’s Day

3 January

New Year’s Day substitute

15 April

Good Friday

18 April

Easter Monday

2 May

Early May Bank Holiday

2 June

Spring bank holiday

3 June

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday

29 August

Summer bank holidays

25 December

Christmas Day

27 December

Christmas day substitute

EUROPEAN UNION

Shipping on national and public holidays in 2022 in Europe

Even though many European countries share the same national holidays, there are some festive days specific to every country. Before you schedule the delivery of your packages, please make sure to check if the date is a public or national holiday on your desired shipping route.

1 January

New Year’s Day

2 January

Day following New Year’s Day

14 April

Maundy Thursday

15 April

Good Friday

18 April

Easter Monday

1 May

Labour Day

26 May

Ascension Day

6 June

Whit Monday

21 July

Belgian National Holiday

15 August

Assumption

1 November

All Saints’ Day

2 November

All Souls’ Day

24-31 December

End-of-year days, including Christmas

UNITED STATES

Parcel deliveries on public holidays in the US

Festive periods are the best time to send your regards to someone but be sure to ship your gifts in advance! Check our full courier schedule to see which national holidays UPS, FedEx, DHL and other shipping companies do not perform deliveries or collections.

1 January

New Year’s Day

17 January

Martin Luther king Jr day

21 February

President’s Day

30 May

Memorial Day

4 July

Independence Day

6 September

Labor Day

10 October

Columbus day

24 November

Thanksgiving Day

25 December

Christmas Day

AUSTRALIA

Courier companies holiday schedule in Australia

The Australia Post, together with other logistics companies, is making quite an effort to have the deliveries completed on time during holiday seasons. Find out all the public holidays that may affect the deliveries by courier in Australia.

1 January

New Year’s Day

3 January

New Year Holiday

26 January

Australia Day

15 April

Good Friday

18 April

Easter Monday

25 April

Anzac Day

13 June

Queen’s birthday

25 December

Christmas Day

26 December

Boxing Day

CHINA

Shipping from China on the festive days of 2022

To make sure your goods will arrive on time, we recommend planning your deliveries ahead. Consider that shipping during the Chinese New Year or other national holidays may result in delays – check our summary to see all the relevant holidays for Chinese couriers.

1-3 January

New Year

31 January – 6 February

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

3-5 April

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping)

30 April – 4 May

Labour Day Holiday

2-14 June

Dragon Boat Festival

10-12 September

Mid-Autumn Festival

1 -7 October

National Day

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FAQs about courier deliveries on public and bank holidays

Do post offices work on national or bank holidays?

No, during national or bank holidays, most of the post offices and companies are closed and, therefore, do not perform deliveries. Thus, if you need to send a parcel that has to arrive before a specific date, we recommend using our Express Service where envelopes and packages are delivered in 24-72h worldwide.

How much earlier should I schedule the service to make sure the courier will be able to deliver my parcel before the holidays?

To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend arranging your parcel delivery at least one week in advance. Check the average transit time calculated during the order process and calculate approximately 5 working days in advance to make sure you have enough flexibility to cover for possible delays.

Is there a lot of variation on the courier companies’ holiday schedule from year to year?

No, the national and bank holidays in which the couriers do not perform deliveries are the same for each year. What differs is the courier holiday schedule for each country/region since each location has its own special dates and celebrations. Please consider the holiday calendar for both pick-up and delivery countries when booking your parcel delivery with us.

Are the collections also delayed during the holidays?

Especially during major holidays such as Christmas and Easter, collections may be delayed because the courier companies give preference to delivering the packages that were already sent. If you require a parcel delivery service and you know there is a national or bank holiday approaching, this is one more reason to schedule your shipping service in advance.

What happens if my parcel cannot be delivered before the holiday?

If there was a delay and the courier could not deliver your parcel on the expected date due to a national or bank holiday, do not worry – it will be delivered on the following working days. Bear in mind that the volume of shipments is really high during holidays seasons, but the courier companies do their best to perform all deliveries on time.

Do couriers charge surcharges for deliveries during peak shipping seasons?

For packages and bigger loads that require additional handling, some couriers may charge additional fees called "peak season surcharges". However, this practice is not a rule set in stone, it may vary depending on the year and the courier company responsible for the shipping. When booking your delivery with us, we will represent your interests against the courier company and communicate any unexpected situation to make sure it is resolved as soon as possible.

Do couriers pick up and deliver on Labor Day?

It depends on the country. In most countries in the EU, Labor Day is celebrated on the 1st of May and is considered a national holiday. In such countries, couriers such as DHL, UPS, and DPD will not perform deliveries on Labor Day. In the UK, however, Labor Day is not considered a public holiday and, therefore, most postal and courier companies will still work normally.

In the US, Labor Day is celebrated in September and is considered a national holiday. Therefore, couriers such as UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL will not pick-up or deliver packages on Labor Day.

Disclaimer: Take into consideration these courier companies holiday schedule for 2022; however, bear in mind that some countries have additional non-working days. Courier companies do not perform pick-up or deliver the shipments on national, and public holidays, which varies from country to country.