Yes, UPS delivers on Saturdays in many parts of the U.S. In areas UPS calls Saturday Ground service territories, UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver and UPS 3 Day Select packages can arrive on Saturday at residential addresses with no extra charge, while air packages need the Saturday Delivery option added when the label is created. Businesses only get Saturday Ground deliveries if they opt in.
Whether your own package comes on a Saturday depends on the service, the destination ZIP Code and whether the address is a home or a business. This guide explains each case, how to add Saturday delivery to an air shipment, and what happens if you miss a weekend delivery. It’s part of our wider UPS tracking and delivery guide.
Which UPS Services Deliver on Saturday?
UPS lists Saturday delivery for most of its domestic services, but the rules differ by service. Ground-type services can arrive on Saturday automatically in select areas, while air services only deliver on Saturday when the shipper requests it.
| UPS service | Saturday delivery? | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| UPS Ground | Yes, in select areas | Automatic to residences in Saturday Ground service territories; businesses must opt in |
| UPS Ground Saver | Yes, in select areas | UPS lists Monday through Saturday as delivery days for residential Ground Saver packages |
| UPS 3 Day Select | Yes, in select areas | Same Saturday Ground territory rules as UPS Ground |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | Yes, by request | Ship Thursday with Saturday Delivery selected |
| UPS Next Day Air and Next Day Air Early | Yes, by request | Ship Friday with Saturday Delivery selected and a Saturday routing label |
| UPS Next Day Air Saver | No | A Friday shipment is due the next business day, Monday |
| UPS 2nd Day Air A.M. | No | UPS lists Saturday pickup only, not Saturday delivery |
For a full list of what each service promises on weekdays, our guide to how long it takes UPS to deliver compares transit times by service level.
Does UPS Ground Deliver on Saturday?
UPS Ground delivers on Saturday in select areas of the contiguous 48 states. The UPS Tariff calls these Saturday Ground service territories, and inside them Saturday delivery of Ground packages is available “but not by request.” In other words, the shipper can’t choose it, but if your package is out on a Saturday route, the driver can bring it that day.
For residential addresses there’s no extra charge for Saturday delivery of UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver or UPS 3 Day Select packages, according to UPS’s Rate and Service Guide. Outside those territories, Ground packages keep moving through the network over the weekend and are delivered from Monday.
UPS Ground is still counted in business days, Monday through Friday, so a Saturday arrival is a bonus rather than part of the transit estimate. UPS’s time-in-transit maps and your tracking page show the scheduled delivery date for a specific route.
Do businesses get UPS deliveries on Saturday?
Only if they arrange it. Commercial addresses in Saturday Ground service territories must have a UPS Saturday Scheduled Pickup and opt in to receive Ground and 3 Day Select deliveries on Saturdays. A shipper can also pay for Saturday commercial delivery of Ground and 3 Day Select packages to a business customer that hasn’t opted in.
Air shipments to a business can be delivered on Saturday when the shipper selects Saturday Delivery. Because many offices are closed at weekends, check that someone will be there to receive the package before you choose it.
How Do You Get a UPS Air Package Delivered on Saturday?
You request it when you create the shipment. Under Section 33 of the UPS Tariff, the shipper selects Saturday Delivery in the UPS shipping system and attaches a Saturday Delivery routing label to each package, and an additional charge is billed for each shipment. Saturday Delivery can’t be added after the package has shipped.
- Pick a service that offers it: UPS Next Day Air Early, UPS Next Day Air or UPS 2nd Day Air.
- Time the ship date: ship Friday for Next Day Air, or Thursday for 2nd Day Air.
- Select Saturday Delivery on the label and confirm the destination is in a Saturday delivery area.
- Attach the Saturday Delivery routing label that the shipping system prints with the label.
The Saturday Delivery charge is added on top of the air rate, so the total depends on the service, weight and distance. You can compare live UPS and USPS prices for your package in the ParcelPath rate calculator, and our overview of UPS shipping rates explains what drives the price.
Does UPS Pick Up Packages on Saturday?
Yes, in select areas. UPS offers Saturday pickup through a weekly Saturday Scheduled Pickup, UPS Smart Pickup or a one-time UPS On-Call Pickup, and each carries a Saturday stop charge. Air packages that UPS picks up on a Saturday are delivered on the next business day.
Dropping a package at a UPS location on Saturday works too, if the location is open. Many The UPS Store and UPS Access Point locations keep Saturday hours, but the package usually starts moving on the next operating day. Our UPS delivery schedule lists the days and hours UPS runs.
What Time Do UPS Saturday Deliveries Arrive?
UPS doesn’t publish a separate Saturday delivery window. Its tracking support page says Ground packages are generally delivered to residences between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Saturday routes tend to follow that residential pattern. The estimated window on your tracking page or in UPS My Choice is the best guide for a specific package.
For more detail on weekend timing, our guide to what time UPS delivers on Saturday covers Saturday arrival times and how 3 Day Select counts the weekend. For weekday hours, see what time UPS delivers on a normal route day.
What Happens If You Miss a UPS Saturday Delivery?
If the driver can’t complete the delivery, UPS leaves an InfoNotice and tries again on the next business day, which after a Saturday is Monday. UPS’s tracking support page confirms that a package showing “Out for Delivery” that can’t be delivered is reattempted the next business day.
A free UPS My Choice account lets you add delivery instructions, sign for eligible packages online or redirect a package to a UPS Access Point. If the package shows a voided label rather than a delivery attempt, our page on UPS “Voided Information Received” explains what that status means.
Does UPS Deliver on Saturdays Around Holidays?
Usually, unless the Saturday itself is a UPS holiday. UPS sets holiday service separately each year, and transit times can change during the peak season. Check the UPS holiday schedule before planning a weekend delivery near Christmas or New Year’s, and our guide on whether UPS delivers on Labor Day covers that long weekend.
Sunday is a different story. UPS doesn’t offer regular Sunday delivery for its parcel services, as our guide to whether UPS delivers on Sunday explains.
How Can You Ship for Saturday Delivery for Less?
Use a residential service that already includes Saturday delivery in its area, such as UPS Ground or UPS Ground Saver, and save air with Saturday Delivery for packages that truly must arrive that day. USPS also delivers on Saturdays as part of its normal schedule, so it’s worth comparing both carriers.
ParcelPath is free to use, with no subscription or per-label fees, and gives you up to 85% off UPS and up to 89% off USPS retail rates. Check both carriers for your package in the free UPS and USPS rate comparison before you choose a weekend option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UPS deliver on Saturday for free?
For residential addresses, yes, in Saturday Ground service territories. UPS’s Rate and Service Guide lists no additional fee for Saturday delivery of UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver and UPS 3 Day Select packages to homes. Air packages are different: the shipper must select Saturday Delivery and an additional charge applies to each package.
Does UPS deliver on Saturdays to every address?
No. Saturday delivery of Ground, Ground Saver and 3 Day Select packages is only available in select areas of the contiguous 48 states that UPS calls Saturday Ground service territories. Businesses in those areas must also opt in. Your tracking page shows the scheduled delivery date, including a Saturday when one applies.
Can I request Saturday delivery for UPS Ground?
Not for a home address. The UPS Tariff says Saturday delivery of UPS Ground packages in Saturday Ground service territories is available but not by request. For a guaranteed Saturday arrival, ship with UPS Next Day Air on Friday or UPS 2nd Day Air on Thursday and select the Saturday Delivery option.
Does UPS Next Day Air deliver on Saturday?
Yes, when the shipper selects Saturday Delivery. UPS lists Saturday delivery for UPS Next Day Air and Next Day Air Early. Ship on Friday, choose the option and attach the Saturday Delivery routing label. UPS Next Day Air Saver doesn’t offer Saturday delivery, so a Friday Saver shipment is due Monday.
Sources
- UPS: Domestic Shipping Services (Saturday delivery by service)
- UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service, United States (Sections 20 and 33)
- UPS Rate and Service Guide, Daily Rates (service descriptions and weekend services)
- UPS: UPS Ground Saver
- UPS: Tracking Support
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Part of our UPS Delivery Schedule guide. Related: How Long Does It Take UPS to Deliver?, How to Ship for Less, UPS Shipping: Rates, Tracking and Services.
