No, FedEx does not deliver on New Year’s Day. Friday, January 1, 2027 is a full closure on the FedEx holiday schedule, so Express, Ground and Home Delivery packages all stop for the day. Only FedEx Custom Critical, the urgent freight service, keeps running.
That makes does FedEx deliver on New Year’s Day a quick question with a longer follow up: when will your package actually arrive? The answer depends on the day before, the day after and which FedEx service is on the label.
Does FedEx deliver on New Year’s Day 2027?
FedEx’s 2026 holiday operations schedule, which runs into the new year, lists January 1, 2027 as Closed. FedEx Office locations are closed that day, and FedEx Logistics is closed too. Custom Critical is the only FedEx unit listed as open.
| Date | FedEx | FedEx Office | Custom Critical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Modified Service | Modified hours | Open |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Closed | Closed | Open |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Open | Open | Open |
New Year’s Eve is a working day, but pickups end early and some drop boxes are emptied ahead of schedule. Our guide to FedEx on New Year’s Eve covers that day.
When a package due on January 1 will arrive
A FedEx package scheduled for New Year’s Day moves to the next day FedEx delivers to your address. Which day that is depends on the service.
- FedEx Home Delivery often runs on Saturdays, so a home package may arrive on Saturday, January 2.
- FedEx Ground to a business address usually delivers Monday to Friday, so expect Monday, January 4.
- Express packages with paid Saturday delivery can arrive January 2 where the option is offered.
- Other Express shipments typically roll to Monday, January 4.
Tracking usually updates the scheduled date once FedEx reopens. A status that shows no movement on January 1 is normal and does not mean the package is lost.
Does FedEx pick up on New Year’s Day?
No. With FedEx closed, there are no scheduled pickups and drop boxes are not emptied on January 1. A package left in a drop box on New Year’s Eve after the early pickup will ship on the next pickup day.
FedEx Office counters are closed too, so you cannot hand a package over in person. Plan any New Year’s shipping for December 30 or earlier to stay clear of the early cutoffs.
Do other carriers deliver on New Year’s Day?
None of the big three run regular service on January 1, 2027. USPS delivers only Priority Mail Express items with paid holiday delivery in select ZIP codes. UPS is closed for pickup and delivery, and its Ground deliveries also pause on New Year’s Eve.
The way each carrier handles the holiday week is laid out in our guide to how New Year’s Day delays mail. To check any single date, use the carrier holiday checker.
Does FedEx deliver on New Year’s Day for Express or SameDay?
No FedEx service with a delivery commitment runs on January 1. That includes Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, 2Day and SameDay. A paid Saturday delivery option does not extend to a holiday Friday.
Custom Critical is the exception because it is a separate expedited freight business. It handles urgent shipments by dedicated vehicle, booked directly, and it does not use the regular FedEx delivery network.
If a medical, legal or business item must move on the holiday, Custom Critical is the only FedEx route. Expect a quote based on distance and vehicle, not a standard rate card.
How long will New Year’s Day delay a FedEx package?
Usually one delivery day, sometimes three. A Home Delivery package due on January 1 may lose only one day if Saturday delivery runs in your area. A business Ground package can lose a full long weekend, from Friday to Monday.
The holiday also lands in the final FedEx peak surcharge period, which runs from December 28, 2026 to January 17, 2027. That changes the price of a new year shipment, not its speed. Details are in our guide to FedEx peak season dates.
For transit time on a specific route, our delivery estimator gives a quick figure. Add the holiday on top of it.
What to do if you need a delivery around New Year’s
- Ship by Tuesday, December 29 for Ground packages that must arrive before the holiday on short routes.
- Use Express with Saturday delivery if the package has to arrive by January 2.
- Ask the recipient to use FedEx Delivery Manager to hold the package at a location if they will be away.
- Call for FedEx Custom Critical only for genuinely urgent freight, since it is priced as a premium service.
Is FedEx open on New Year’s Day for drop offs or questions?
FedEx locations and FedEx Office are closed, so there is nowhere to drop off a package in person. Online tools, tracking and customer service by app or website keep working. You can print a label at home and ship it when FedEx reopens.
The store and counter side of the holiday is covered in whether FedEx is open on New Year’s Day. For the full 2026 and 2027 calendar, see our FedEx holiday schedule.
The bottom line
Does FedEx deliver on New Year’s Day? No. FedEx is closed on Friday, January 1, 2027, with only Custom Critical running.
Home Delivery may resume on Saturday, January 2, while most business and Express packages arrive on Monday, January 4. Ship before December 31 if timing matters.
