FedEx trucks run on Black Friday. Friday, November 27, 2026 appears on the FedEx holiday schedule as Modified Service rather than a closure, so does FedEx deliver on Black Friday is a yes for Express, Ground and Home Delivery, with earlier pickups in some areas.
The next Black Friday after that is November 26, 2027, and FedEx has not published a 2027 holiday schedule yet. Check the FedEx holiday operations schedule once a 2027 edition appears.
What Modified Service means on November 27
FedEx defines Modified Service as early on call pickups and drop box pickups in some areas. That includes drop box closures in some places. It is a pickup change, not a delivery change.
In practice, this affects you only if you are sending something. A package you drop in a FedEx drop box may be collected earlier in the day than usual. A package you hand over at a staffed location can still be scanned in.
FedEx does not publish a service by service delivery breakdown for this date. Anything beyond the pickup wording would be a guess, so treat the delivery picture as normal unless your tracking says otherwise.
Thanksgiving week 2026 on the FedEx schedule
For 2026, the schedule shows FedEx on Modified Service on Friday, November 27. FedEx Office, Custom Critical and Logistics are all listed as Open. Nothing on the schedule says deliveries stop.
The schedule is not a guarantee. FedEx states that it reflects current planned operations and is subject to change, with updates posted as holidays approach. Local weather, volume and staffing can still cause a late route in your area.
| Date | FedEx status | FedEx Office |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (day before Thanksgiving) | Modified Service | Modified hours, some close early |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving) | Closed | Closed |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (Black Friday) | Modified Service | Open |
| Fri, Nov 26, 2027 (Black Friday) | Not published yet | Not published yet |
So does FedEx deliver on Black Friday in 2026? Yes, and because Thanksgiving is a closure, the real disruption is the day before Black Friday. Read the Thanksgiving rules in our guide to FedEx delivery on Thanksgiving.
Which FedEx services run on Black Friday
FedEx counts business days as Monday through Friday, except six named holidays. Black Friday is not one of them. That makes November 27, 2026 a business day for the services below.
| Service | Black Friday 2026 status |
|---|---|
| FedEx Express (overnight, 2Day) | Business day under Modified Service; the schedule lists no delivery suspension |
| FedEx Ground to businesses | Runs Monday to Friday, so a Friday is a normal delivery day |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Delivers every day of the week, including weekends |
| FedEx Office | Open (hours vary by store) |
| Custom Critical | Open |
| Logistics | Open (some holiday availability depends on CBP operations) |
Ground Economy is a slower service with a longer window of 2 to 7 business days. Black Friday counts as one of those days.
How the Thanksgiving closure shifts your delivery date
The closure on Thursday, November 26 moves more dates than Black Friday does. A package scheduled for Thursday will not arrive that day. It rolls to the next delivery day on the route.
Here is how that plays out for a Ground package due on Thursday. FedEx Ground to a business does not deliver on Saturday, so the package would typically be attempted on Friday, November 27 if routes run. Your tracking page will show the revised date once FedEx updates it.
A few other effects are worth planning around:
- Home Delivery packages can arrive on Saturday, November 28, because that service runs on weekends.
- Express packages due Thursday move to the next business day, which is Black Friday.
- Pickups missed on Thanksgiving are collected on the next pickup day.
Weekend coverage by service is covered in our guide to FedEx weekend delivery.
Peak season and seasonal surcharges
Black Friday 2026 falls inside the most expensive window of the FedEx 2026 demand surcharge schedule. The surcharges run from September 28, 2026 to January 17, 2027, and the per package amounts step up for November 23 to December 27. They are billed to the shipper, not to the person receiving a Black Friday order.
| Service | Sept 28 to Nov 22, 2026 | Nov 23 to Dec 27, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight services (not One Rate) | $1.30 | $2.55 | $1.30 |
| 2Day and Express Saver (not One Rate) | $1.20 | $2.35 | $1.20 |
| Ground and Home Delivery residential | $0.50 | $0.80 | $0.50 |
| Ground Economy | $2.55 | $4.05 | $2.55 |
Larger charges apply to non standard packages during the same period, with additional handling at $8.80 to $11.85 per package and oversize at $95.75 to $117.25. Enterprise shippers moving more than 20,000 residential and Ground Economy packages a week also face a separate dynamic residential charge of $1.70 to $9.35 per package.
If you are a seller shipping orders on November 27, build the $0.80 or $2.35 into your pricing for that week. The same package shipped in late October carried the lower first window charge.
Worked examples for Black Friday week
Take a Home Delivery order promised for Thursday, November 26. FedEx is closed that day, so the date moves. The package may arrive Friday or Saturday, because Home Delivery runs every day of the week.
Now take a Ground package going to a business with a Thursday promise. The business receives deliveries Monday to Friday, so Friday, November 27 is the likely next attempt. If the office is closed for the holiday weekend, the package waits until the next staffed day or goes to a hold option.
Finally, take an Express overnight package shipped Wednesday, November 25. It is due Thursday, which is a closure, so expect the next business day, Friday, November 27. Always trust the date on your tracking page over a general rule.
Shipping your own package on Black Friday
Sellers and shoppers often ship returns and gifts on this day, and the schedule only changes some pickups. Modified Service means the drop box or on call pickup you rely on may be earlier than usual. Use these steps to avoid a missed pickup.
- Schedule any on call pickup for the morning, not late afternoon.
- Skip the drop box if the label says the package is time sensitive. Hand it to a staffed location instead.
- Keep the drop off receipt or scan until tracking shows the first scan.
- If the first scan takes more than a day, contact FedEx with the tracking number.
The first scan is the point that starts the delivery clock. A package that sits in a drop box that was not emptied on Friday will usually show its first scan on the next pickup day.
Does FedEx deliver on Black Friday if tracking shows a delay?
Yes, routes run, but tracking can still show a late status. High volume and the Thanksgiving closure leave a backlog.
Look for the word exception on the tracking page. The reason text tells you whether the cause is weather, a missed pickup, an address problem or a local delay. Each one has a different fix, so read it before you call.
Black Friday store and drop box hours
FedEx Office is listed as Open on November 27, 2026, but hours vary by store. Some locations open later or close earlier than normal around the holiday. Contact your local FedEx Office before you go, especially if you need printing or a packing service.
For Thanksgiving hours and what stays open that week, see whether FedEx is open on Thanksgiving.
What to do if a package was due on Black Friday
Start with tracking. A delay on or around Thanksgiving week is common, and the status often updates by evening. Our walkthrough on how to track a FedEx package explains the numbers and status meanings.
- Check the tracking page for an updated delivery date after midnight.
- If the status says a delivery exception, look at the reason code before calling.
- If nothing moves for a full business day, read why a FedEx package is not moving and contact FedEx with your tracking number.
- For a home address, check for a missed notice, a neighbor drop off or a Hold at Location option.
FedEx Hold at Location keeps a package for up to 7 days, so a missed delivery on Black Friday is not an emergency. You still need to collect it within that window.
How other carriers compare on Black Friday
Carriers do not all run on the same schedule. USPS has its own rules for the day after Thanksgiving. Compare them in our guide to USPS delivery on Black Friday.
If you need to compare several carriers at once across holidays, use the Postal Holiday Checker.
For a wider view of every FedEx closure and modified day, see FedEx holiday delivery.
Plan around Thanksgiving, not Black Friday
Does FedEx deliver on Black Friday? FedEx is expected to deliver on November 27, 2026, with some early pickups in certain areas. Thanksgiving is the closure that actually delays packages.
For 2027, wait for FedEx to publish its schedule before you promise a customer a date.
