Short answer: yes, FedEx delivers on Saturday, and for residential packages it also delivers on Sunday. Saturday and Sunday are now standard delivery days for FedEx Home Delivery across most of the country at no extra charge. FedEx Ground to businesses runs Monday through Friday, and the Express services offer Saturday delivery too, though some carry a surcharge for it. Saturday hours run roughly 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the same as a weekday.
Here is exactly what FedEx delivers on Saturday, when to expect it, whether it costs extra, and how to make sure a package lands on the weekend.
Does FedEx deliver on Saturday?
Yes. For the packages most people are waiting on, home deliveries of online orders, Saturday is a normal delivery day. FedEx Home Delivery, the residential ground service, delivers seven days a week to most of the U.S., so Saturday and Sunday are both standard rather than a special add-on. That is a real advantage over the old model where a Friday miss meant waiting until Monday.
The distinction to keep straight is residential versus commercial. FedEx Home Delivery (to houses) runs weekends. FedEx Ground to a business address runs Monday through Friday, because most businesses are closed on the weekend. So whether FedEx delivers on Saturday depends on whether the package is headed to a home or a business.
What are FedEx Saturday delivery hours?
Saturday follows the same window as a weekday. FedEx residential deliveries generally run from around 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, and a package can arrive anywhere in that window depending on where you fall on the route. During the December peak or after a weather delay, drivers sometimes work later than 8:00 p.m. to clear the volume. For the full breakdown of FedEx timing, including the guaranteed delivery-by times for each Express service, see our guide on how late FedEx delivers.
Does FedEx Saturday delivery cost extra?
It depends on the service:
- FedEx Home Delivery: no extra charge. Weekend delivery is built into the standard residential service, so a normal online order arriving Saturday costs nothing beyond the regular shipping.
- FedEx Express services: sometimes a surcharge. Time-definite services like First Overnight, Priority Overnight, and 2Day can be delivered on Saturday, but some shipments carry an added Saturday fee, which varies and is set at the time of shipping.
The practical takeaway for a shopper is simple: if your package is coming by standard home delivery, a Saturday arrival is free. The surcharge only comes up when a shipper specifically chooses a guaranteed Express service with Saturday delivery.
Which FedEx services deliver on Saturday?
Most FedEx services now include Saturday. Here is how the main ones line up:
| Service | Saturday delivery? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx Home Delivery | Yes, standard | Residential, 7 days a week, no surcharge |
| FedEx Ground (to businesses) | No | Monday to Friday, during business hours |
| FedEx Express (Overnight / 2Day) | Yes | Available, sometimes with a Saturday surcharge |
| FedEx Ground Economy | Yes | Economy residential service (formerly SmartPost) |
| FedEx Same Day / Same Day City | Yes | Delivered within hours, in eligible areas |
One note worth flagging: FedEx Home Delivery does not deliver to PO Boxes, so a package headed to a box travels differently. If that applies to you, our guide on FedEx PO Box shipping explains the options.
Does FedEx deliver on Sunday too?
Yes, for residential packages. FedEx Home Delivery runs seven days a week to most of the country, so Sunday is a standard delivery day alongside Saturday, again at no extra cost. Coverage is broad but not universal, so a small number of remote areas still do not get weekend service. If you are trying to confirm whether a specific date is a FedEx delivery day, around a holiday for example, the free Postal Holiday and Delivery Day Checker tells you at a glance whether FedEx, UPS, and USPS are running that day.
How to make sure your package arrives on Saturday
If a weekend delivery matters, a couple of things help. First, timing: for standard home delivery, a package shipped mid-week is naturally positioned to arrive by Saturday. Second, control: signing up for free FedEx Delivery Manager lets you see the expected delivery day, get alerts, leave delivery or signature instructions, hold the package at a nearby FedEx location for weekend pickup, or redirect it. If no one will be home, holding it for pickup or leaving a signature release keeps the box from sitting on the porch.
What if my Saturday delivery is late?
A single late Saturday is usually nothing to worry about, the same route-position, volume, and weather factors that push a weekday delivery later apply on weekends too, and a substitute-heavy weekend route can run to the later end of the window. It is worth a closer look only if the tracking tells you something changed. If the status reads Scheduled Delivery Pending, FedEx has temporarily pulled the estimated date after a delay, and it usually updates within a day or two. If it says On FedEx Vehicle for Delivery, the package is on the truck for that day and will arrive within the normal window. And if it shows delivered but is not where it should be, FedEx delivered to the wrong address covers how to fix it.
Frequently asked questions
Does FedEx deliver on Saturday?
Yes. FedEx Home Delivery treats Saturday as a standard residential delivery day across most of the U.S., at no extra charge. FedEx Ground to businesses runs Monday through Friday, and Express services also offer Saturday delivery, sometimes with a surcharge.
What time does FedEx deliver on Saturday?
Saturday follows the same hours as a weekday, roughly 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for residential deliveries, and occasionally later during peak season. The exact time depends on where you fall on the route.
Does FedEx charge extra for Saturday delivery?
Not for standard FedEx Home Delivery, where weekend delivery is included. Some guaranteed Express services carry a Saturday surcharge that is set at the time of shipping.
Does FedEx deliver on Sunday?
Yes, for residential packages. FedEx Home Delivery runs seven days a week to most of the country, so Sunday is a standard delivery day, though a few remote areas still lack weekend service.
Does FedEx Ground deliver on Saturday?
FedEx Ground to business addresses runs Monday through Friday. The residential version, FedEx Home Delivery, does deliver on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I get a FedEx package held for Saturday pickup?
Yes. Through free FedEx Delivery Manager you can hold a package at a nearby FedEx location and pick it up on Saturday, which is handy if you will not be home for delivery.
The bottom line
FedEx delivers on Saturday, and for homes it delivers on Sunday too, with weekend delivery built into standard FedEx Home Delivery at no extra cost. Business deliveries by FedEx Ground stick to weekdays, and Express services add Saturday delivery, sometimes for a fee. Expect a Saturday package any time between about 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., lean on FedEx Delivery Manager if you want to control or hold it, and check the tracking status before worrying about a late weekend arrival.
