USPS, UPS and FedEx all deliver on Saturday, but only USPS and FedEx deliver on Sunday, and only for certain services.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) treats Saturday as a regular delivery day, and delivers Priority Mail Express on Sunday in many markets for an extra fee. United Parcel Service (UPS) delivers UPS Ground to homes on Saturday at no extra fee in the areas it serves, and has no Sunday delivery. FedEx Home Delivery reaches most U.S. homes on both Saturday and Sunday with no weekend fee. Every fact below comes from the carriers' own pages, checked on October 25, 2026.
Which carriers deliver on Saturday and Sunday?
All three deliver on Saturday; on Sunday, only FedEx Home Delivery delivers parcels to homes widely, while USPS limits Sunday delivery to Priority Mail Express and Amazon parcels.
| Carrier and service | Saturday | Sunday | Weekend fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS regular mail and packages (Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage) | Yes, regular delivery day | No | No separate Saturday option |
| USPS Priority Mail Express | Yes | Yes, in many major markets | Yes, for Sunday and holiday delivery (amount not published on the service page) |
| UPS Ground to residences | Yes, in the areas UPS serves on Saturday | No | No |
| UPS Ground to businesses | Yes, in the areas UPS serves on Saturday | No | Yes, per package |
| UPS Next Day Air Early, Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, 3 Day Select | Yes, if you request Saturday Delivery, in certain areas | No | Yes, per shipment |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Yes, over 98% of the U.S. population | Yes, nearly two thirds of the U.S. population | No |
| FedEx Ground to businesses | No (Monday to Friday) | No | Not applicable |
| FedEx First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, 2Day | Yes, in certain areas | No | Yes |
| FedEx SameDay | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The carriers publish the weekend fees in their rate guides and they change over time, so check the current price for your shipment before you choose a weekend service.
Does USPS deliver on Saturday?
Yes. USPS delivers mail and packages Monday through Saturday as part of regular delivery, so you do not need to request Saturday delivery.
USPS says deliveries should be made by 5:00 p.m. local time Monday through Saturday, though unusual circumstances can cause later deliveries. Any USPS service whose delivery day falls on a Saturday is delivered that day. For how USPS moves a package from drop-off to your door, see how USPS delivers packages.
Does USPS deliver on Sunday?
Only a few items: USPS says Priority Mail Express mailpieces and Amazon parcels are the only pieces of mail delivered on Sunday.
Priority Mail Express offers Sunday and holiday delivery in many major markets for an additional fee, and is a 1 to 3 day service delivered by 6 p.m. with a money-back guarantee. Regular mail and other packages wait until Monday. USPS closures are in the USPS holiday schedule.
Does UPS deliver on Saturday?
Yes. UPS delivers UPS Ground to residences on Saturday at no additional fee in the areas where it offers Saturday Ground delivery.
Saturday Ground delivery to a commercial address carries an additional per-package fee. For UPS Next Day Air Early, UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS 3 Day Select, Saturday Delivery is an option you select when you ship, in certain areas: the package needs a Saturday Delivery label, and UPS charges an additional fee per shipment. Without it, an Air package due on Saturday is delivered the next business day. Times by service are in what time UPS delivers.
Does UPS deliver on Sunday?
No. UPS's weekend page lists Monday through Saturday service, with no Sunday pickups or deliveries.
If a package has to arrive on a Sunday, use FedEx Home Delivery for a residence, or USPS Priority Mail Express where Sunday delivery is offered.
Does FedEx deliver on Saturday?
Yes. FedEx Home Delivery delivers to residences on Saturday, typically by 8 p.m., with no additional weekend charge.
FedEx Express overnight services and FedEx 2Day deliver on Saturday in certain areas for an additional charge; FedEx 2Day on Saturday arrives by 5 p.m. to businesses and 8 p.m. to residences. FedEx Ground delivers to business addresses Monday to Friday only.
Does FedEx deliver on Sunday?
Yes, to homes: FedEx Home Delivery delivers on Sunday to nearly two thirds of the U.S. population, at no extra weekend charge.
FedEx Ground began Sunday residential delivery in the 2019 peak holiday season and made it year-round in January 2020. FedEx SameDay also delivers on Sunday. FedEx's start and end times are in what time FedEx starts delivering.
Which carrier should you use for weekend delivery?
Pick by destination and urgency: FedEx Home Delivery for a home on Sunday, USPS or UPS Ground for a home on Saturday, and a paid Saturday option for a business.
- To a home on Saturday: USPS (regular delivery day), UPS Ground (no fee where offered) or FedEx Home Delivery (no weekend fee) all work.
- To a home on Sunday: FedEx Home Delivery reaches nearly two thirds of the U.S. population; USPS Priority Mail Express delivers on Sunday in many major markets for an extra fee.
- To a business on Saturday: choose a carrier's paid Saturday option, such as UPS Saturday Delivery on an Air service or FedEx Saturday delivery on an overnight or 2Day service, and confirm the business is open to receive it.
- Time-critical: an overnight service with a Saturday option gives a commitment time; Ground and Home Delivery only give a delivery day.
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Sources
All sources were checked on October 25, 2026. Carriers can change their services and fees; the official pages below always win.
- USPS FAQ: delayed mail and packages
- USPS: Priority Mail Express
- UPS: Saturday delivery and pickup options
- UPS: domestic shipping services (UPS Ground and Air)
- UPS: 2026 Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service, United States (PDF)
- FedEx: Saturday and Sunday delivery
- FedEx: Home Delivery
- FedEx: Ground
- FedEx: overnight shipping
- FedEx Newsroom: FedEx Ground now delivers residential packages on Sunday, year-round
