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Does USPS Deliver on Saturday? Weekend Delivery Guide
Find out which USPS services deliver on Saturday and Sunday. Complete guide to weekend delivery options and schedules.
January 17, 20263 min read81 views
USPS Weekend Delivery: What You Need to Know
Yes, USPS delivers on Saturdays, and even Sundays in some cases! Here's the complete breakdown.
Saturday Delivery by Service
| Service | Saturday Delivery |
|---|---|
| Priority Mail | Yes (included) |
| Priority Mail Express | Yes (included) |
| Ground Advantage | Yes (included) |
| First Class Package | Yes (included) |
| Media Mail | Yes |
| Parcel Select | Yes |
Sunday Delivery
| Service | Sunday Delivery |
|---|---|
| Priority Mail Express | Yes (some areas) |
| Amazon packages | Yes (as contractor) |
| Standard Priority Mail | No |
| Ground Advantage | No |
Saturday Delivery Hours
| Location Type | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Residential | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Business | Not delivered |
| PO Box | Check local hours |
How Saturday Affects Delivery Estimates
Priority Mail Example:
| Ship Day | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Monday | Wednesday-Thursday |
| Thursday | Saturday |
| Friday | Monday-Tuesday |
| Saturday | Tuesday |
Holiday Saturdays
USPS does not deliver on:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | If falls on Sat |
| Independence Day | If falls on Sat |
| Christmas | If falls on Sat |
Getting Guaranteed Saturday Delivery
For time-sensitive shipments:
| Option | Guarantee |
|---|---|
| Priority Mail Express | By 10:30 AM |
| Priority Mail | Estimated only |
| Same-day (local) | By end of day |
Sunday Delivery Areas
Priority Mail Express Sunday delivery is available in:
- Major metropolitan areas
- High-volume ZIP codes
- Areas with 365-day delivery agreement
Cost for Weekend Delivery
| Service | Extra Cost |
|---|---|
| Priority Mail | None |
| Priority Mail Express | None |
| Ground Advantage | None |
Tips for Weekend Delivery
1. Ship by Thursday
For Saturday delivery, ship no later than Thursday.
2. Check Service Commitments
Use atoship's delivery estimate tool to see accurate dates.
3. Consider Priority Mail Express
For guaranteed Saturday delivery by a specific time.
Business Address Considerations
| Address Type | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Delivered | Select services |
| Business (closed) | No delivery | No delivery |
| Business (open Sat) | Delivered | No delivery |
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