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On an average day, FedEx is delivering more than 14 million packages, however, during the holiday season, the company is expected to reach twice that amount on certain days.
This holiday season, a company spokesperson says that FedEx expects to deliver a record number of packages. In an email to ABC10, she said that, despite the increase in volume, the company is “well-positioned” to meet this year’s demand for the holiday season with a workforce of 425,000.
Here’s what you need to know to make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time.
Holiday shipping deadlines to avoid delays:
December 17 -
FedEx Freight no-fee, money-back guarantee suspended for shipments with required delivery dates of December 17 through January 2.
December 18 -
FedEx Express shipments delivered by the end of the day with delivery dates between December 18 and 24 are not eligible for the money-back guarantee.
December 22 -
Saturday pickups available for FedEX First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight shipments in A1, A2, AA, A4, A5, and AM primary service areas are available for a special handling fee. A6 and PM locations have certain locations where Saturday pickups are available.
FedEx Smartpost makes deliveries, but not pickups.
FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight will be unavailable.
December 23 -
The FedEx office closes by 6 p.m., and FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, Fed Home Delivery, FedEx SmartPost, and FedEx Freight will be unavailable.
December 24 -
FedEx Express stations, on-call pickups, and drop boxes will be closed in some areas, and FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx Freight will be unavailable. The FedEx office will close at 6 p.m.
December 25 -
FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx SmartPost, FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, and FedEx Trade Networks will be unavailable.
Worried about missing a delivery or package theft?
If you’re shipping via FedEx, or receiving a package, and are worried about package theft, there are a number ways to get some peace of mind. FedEx allows people to customize their deliveries to their schedules to help ease concerns about package theft.
Those options include:
Alternate locations -
Send the package to your workplace, family member, or friend who will be home. Drop-off services are also available at certain retailers and FedEx Ship Centers like Walgreens, Rite Aid, Krogers, and Albertsons.
Sending it to a FedEx location -
Deliveries can be sent to FedEx office locations and held for up to five business days. There is no additional cost.
Requesting a signature -
High-value items, or items you don’t want left unattended, can be given requirements for signature verification. Both shippers and recipients can make this request.
Vacation holds -
If you’re heading out on vacation, you can request a special hold on all shipments for up to 14 days.
Instructions for package drop-off -
Request the delivery driver to ring the doorbell, knock on the door, or leave the package in a specific spot.
Schedule a delivery -
You can pick a date and delivery time that works with your schedule.