With one-day shipping, every minute counts. UPS can’t afford to waltz to the deepest depths of its warehouse, one item at a time, and expect to get it across the country in 24 hours.

Demand for expedited shipping has fallen every year since 2021. At UPS, average daily volume for domestic next-day air services fell 7.1% in its most recent quarter, compared with the prior year.

Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on Christmas Eve? UPS delivery for all services is available on Dec. 24, according to the company's website, and UPS Store locations will be open.