“Does UPS deliver on Saturday?” is one of the most common questions from shippers and recipients alike — especially when a package needs to arrive before Monday. The short answer is yes: Saturday is a regular delivery day for UPS across most of the United States. Here’s exactly which services run, what (if anything) it costs, the delivery hours, and how Saturday pickup works.
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Does UPS deliver on Saturday?
Yes — UPS delivers on Saturdays. UPS has expanded weekend service over the years, and Saturday is now a standard delivery day in most U.S. areas. Packages moving on UPS Ground, UPS 3 Day Select, UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS Worldwide Express can all be delivered on Saturday.
Does Saturday delivery cost extra?
- Ground to residential addresses: Saturday delivery is included at no extra charge in the areas where it’s offered.
- Ground to commercial addresses: a small per-package Saturday fee (about $4) typically applies, and commercial customers can opt in to Saturday delivery.
- Air & international services: a Saturday delivery must be specified and paid for when you ship. For example, a UPS 2nd Day Air package sent Thursday will arrive Monday unless Saturday delivery is selected.
Because availability and fees vary by ZIP code and account type, always check the rate and delivery date at checkout on ups.com.
UPS Saturday delivery hours
Commitment times depend on the service you choose:
- UPS Next Day Air Early: guaranteed delivery about one hour later than the weekday time, as early as 9:00 a.m., based on destination.
- UPS Next Day Air: guaranteed by 12:00 noon or 1:30 p.m. (vs. 10:30 a.m./noon on weekdays), based on destination.
- UPS 2nd Day Air: by end of day for shipments picked up Thursday, based on destination.
- UPS Ground & UPS 3 Day Select: by end of day, in areas where Saturday Ground is offered.
- UPS Worldwide Express / Express Plus / Express Freight: delivery time based on destination.
Saturday pickup
UPS also offers Saturday pickup options: a regular scheduled Saturday pickup, UPS On-Call Pickup, or dropping off at a The UPS Store location or a UPS Access Point (hours vary by location). For extremely urgent, time-critical freight, UPS Express Critical operates 365 days a year.
Does UPS deliver on Sunday?
For standard services, no — UPS does not deliver on Sundays. The only exception is UPS Express Critical, the company’s emergency service available every day of the year. (Note: some UPS-handled returns and SurePost packages can be finished by the U.S. Postal Service, which does deliver certain items on Sunday.)
Track your Saturday delivery
Expecting a weekend package? Follow it in real time with our UPS tracking guide, and compare every service in the UPS shipping options overview.
Frequently asked questions
Does UPS deliver on Saturday?
Yes. Saturday is a standard UPS delivery day in most U.S. areas, covering Ground, 3 Day Select, Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air and Worldwide Express packages.
Does UPS charge extra for Saturday delivery?
Ground residential Saturday delivery is free where offered. Commercial Ground usually has a small per-package Saturday fee, and air/international services require selecting (and paying for) Saturday delivery.
Does UPS deliver on Sunday?
No, not for standard services. Only UPS Express Critical operates on Sundays; some SurePost/returns may be completed by USPS, which delivers certain items on Sunday.
Can I get a UPS pickup on Saturday?
Yes — via a scheduled Saturday pickup, UPS On-Call Pickup, or by dropping off at a The UPS Store or UPS Access Point (hours vary).
Related: UPS Tracking · UPS Ground Shipping · UPS Shipping Options.
