2026 U.S. Holiday Shipping Guide
Plan a little greener
2026 U.S. holiday shipping guide
Bring lasting greenery home without the holiday rush. Federal holidays and peak shopping periods can affect warehouse schedules, carrier pickups and tracking scans, so a little extra planning goes a long way.
What to expect
A helpful buffer around federal holidays and long weekends.
Pickup and delivery schedules vary by carrier and service level.
The next scan may appear after normal operations resume.
Official federal dates
United States, 2026
These dates follow the U.S. federal holiday calendar. Private carriers may operate differently, so always check the service shown in your tracking information.
| Date | Holiday | Shipping note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day | Federal holiday |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| Monday, February 16 | Washington’s Birthday | Federal holiday |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day | Federal holiday; long weekend |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| Friday, July 3 | Independence Day (observed) | July 4 falls on Saturday |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day | Federal holiday; long weekend |
| Monday, October 12 | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Major holiday shipping period |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day | Major holiday shipping period |
State holidays and local carrier schedules can also affect delivery. Dates shown are planning references, not guaranteed delivery cutoffs.
Peak season heads-up
The busiest gifting window
Carrier networks begin their busiest stretch of the year.
Not a federal holiday, but order volume is typically high.
Allow extra processing and transit time during the sales rush.
Order as early as possible when arrival timing matters.
A smoother delivery
Four simple steps
Build in extra time before long weekends and year-end holidays.
Confirm the street, apartment or suite, city, state, ZIP code and phone number.
Scans may resume on the next carrier operating day.
Share your order and tracking number if you need assistance.
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