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You can ship with certainty throughout the Christmas period. Here’s important news about FedEx holiday operating schedules and service adjustments.We'll be implementing a few changes to our operating plans, effective from Friday December 23rd 2011, through Wednesday January 4th 2012. These adjustments are being made in order to meet the varied requirements of our customers and ensure we can maintain the highest service standards for you and your packages.
For the duration of this period we respectfully request that you have your packages ready for your courier at least one hour earlier than the standard scheduled collection time.
Before you ship, please read our five handy tips for stress-free Holiday Shipping.
Important: Please note that your pick-up and cut-off times might change, please call Customer Service for more information.
Holidays Opening Dates and Opening Hours 2011-2012
| Date | Shipments Pick Ups & Deliveries | Customer Service Opening Hours | ||
| Friday 23 December | Open | 07:30 - 19:30 | ||
| Saturday 24 December | Closed | 09:00 - 17:30 | ||
| Sunday 25 December | Closed | Closed | ||
| Monday 26 December | Closed | Closed | ||
| Tuesday 27 December | Closed | Closed | ||
| Wednesday 28 December* | Open | 07:30 - 19:30 | ||
| Thursday 29 December* | Open | 07:30 - 19:30 | ||
| Friday 30 December* | Open | 07:30 - 19:30 | ||
| Saturday 31 December | Closed | 09:00 - 17:30 | ||
| Sunday 1 December | Closed | Closed | ||
| Monday 2 January | Closed | Closed | ||
| Tuesday 3 January | Open | 07:30 - 19:30 | ||
| Wednesday 4 January | Open | 07:30 - 19:30 | ||
Please be aware that FedEx Express may need to modify its operational schedules December 28th, 29th and 30th, 2011, and January 2 2012 which may impact pick up, delivery and transit times. Please contact Customer Service if shipments need to be received on those dates.
* Please note that collections on these dates will be 2 hours earlier than usual.
Related Information
- Check the Bank Holidays in your destination country to determine whether FedEx service will be restricted on the planned delivery date
- Shipping gifts to the USA? Check our tips!
- If your shipment is from or to the USA and is paid by a U.S. FedEx account, please check this important information regarding holiday adjustment
- Track your packages on line 24 hours a day.
- Check which shipping documents you need with Global Trade Manager
- Find the delivery time and FedEx delivery options for your international shipment.
- For more shipping tips, please check out our Shipping Guide
- Order supplies from fedex.com, and check packaging tips
FedEx wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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