Saturday Delivery
Also known as: Weekend Delivery, Saturday Service
Definition
Saturday delivery is an optional service that extends package delivery to Saturdays, which are normally non-delivery days for many shipping services. This service is valuable when urgent packages need to arrive before the weekend or when recipients aren’t available during weekdays.
Carrier Saturday Delivery Options
UPS
Saturday delivery available with:
- UPS Next Day Air
- UPS Next Day Air Saver
- UPS 2nd Day Air
Requirements:
- Must select Saturday Delivery option
- Additional fee applies
- Not all areas eligible
FedEx
Saturday delivery available with:
- FedEx Priority Overnight
- FedEx Standard Overnight
- FedEx 2Day
Requirements:
- Select Saturday delivery
- Additional charge
- Check ZIP code eligibility
USPS
Saturday delivery included with:
- Priority Mail
- Priority Mail Express
- First-Class Mail
- USPS Ground Advantage
Note: USPS delivers most services on Saturday at no extra charge
DHL
- Saturday delivery available
- Must request at booking
- Limited areas
- Premium pricing
Saturday Delivery Costs
| Carrier | Typical Fee |
|---|---|
| UPS | $16-$20 |
| FedEx | $16-$20 |
| USPS | Included |
| DHL | Varies |
Note: Fees are in addition to base shipping cost.
Coverage Areas
Not all ZIP codes receive Saturday delivery:
- Major metropolitan areas: Usually available
- Suburban areas: Often available
- Rural areas: Limited or unavailable
How to check:
- Enter ZIP code on carrier website
- Use rate calculator
- Call carrier customer service
When to Use Saturday Delivery
Business situations:
- Friday order, Monday deadline
- Weekend events or conferences
- Time-sensitive documents
- Urgent replacement parts
Personal situations:
- Only home on weekends
- Gift needs Saturday arrival
- Medical supplies needed ASAP
- Weekend event preparations
Saturday Delivery Timeline
Friday shipping → Saturday delivery:
- Ship Friday morning
- Select Saturday delivery
- Delivered Saturday by 12 PM-4 PM
- Check specific service commitment
Thursday shipping → Saturday delivery:
- 2-Day Air services
- With Saturday option selected
- Useful for more flexibility
Requesting Saturday Delivery
When Shipping Online
- Select qualifying service level
- Look for Saturday delivery checkbox
- Verify eligibility for destination
- Confirm additional cost
- Complete shipment
When Shipping at Retail
- Request Saturday delivery
- Staff will verify eligibility
- Fee added to total
- Receive confirmation
Alternatives to Saturday Delivery
If Saturday delivery isn’t available or too expensive:
- Hold for pickup - Ship to facility, pick up Saturday
- USPS - Free Saturday delivery on most services
- Ship earlier - Friday delivery with standard service
- Package lockers - 24/7 access including weekends
- Local courier - May offer weekend service