October 26, 2026

FedEx Saturday Delivery and Pickup Fees 2026: $16 Per Package and Other Weekend Charges

Shipping for a business? FedEx charges the Saturday delivery fee even if the recipient is closed, so Saturday flags on business shipments are worth reviewing. I audit UPS and FedEx invoices line by line, recover the refunds you're owed, and fix the workflows that trigger the fees. See how the audit works →

2026 FedEx rate: Saturday Delivery is $16 per package for FedEx First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight and 2Day. Packages picked up on Saturday on those services also pay a $16 Saturday Expedited Processing Fee, up to $112 per shipment, plus any pickup fee.

Quick answer: FedEx Express can deliver and pick up on Saturdays for an extra charge. Saturday delivery costs $16 per package. Shipping on a Saturday adds a separate $16 per package processing fee on Express services, plus the cost of the pickup itself. FedEx charges the Saturday delivery fee even if the recipient asked for a later delivery or turns out to be closed.

Saturday flags left on by default, or applied to businesses that are closed on weekends, are a common source of wasted spend. A carrier invoice audit finds them.

2026 rates: FedEx Service Guide, effective January 5, 2026 (updated September 11, 2026). Amounts are list rates before fuel surcharge.

How It Appears on Your FedEx Invoice

On a FedEx invoice these appear as “Saturday Delivery” and “Saturday Pickup”, per FedEx’s list of invoice fee names. Packages shipped on Saturday on Express services may also show a “Saturday Expedited Processing Fee”.

2026 FedEx Weekend Fees

Fee	Applies To	2026 Amount
Saturday Delivery	First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, 2Day (not applied to Multiweight-rated shipments)	$16 per package
Saturday Delivery (international)	International Priority Express, International Priority	$16 per shipment
Saturday Delivery (express freight)	First Overnight Freight, 1Day Freight, 2Day Freight, International Priority Freight	$210 per shipment
Saturday Expedited Processing Fee	Packages picked up Saturday on First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, 2Day A.M., 2Day	$16 per package, max $112 per shipment
Saturday Expedited Processing Fee (international)	International First, International Priority Express, International Priority	$16 per shipment
Saturday/Sunday Regularly Scheduled Pickup	Parcel pickups (not available in all markets)	$12 per day
Saturday Automated Pickup	Parcel pickups	$7.95 per day
Saturday On-call Pickup	Future-day pickup scheduled online / by phone	$15.50 / $17 per stop
Saturday On-call Pickup (same day)	Same-day pickup scheduled online / by phone	$21.25 / $22.75 per stop
Saturday Pickup (express freight)	U.S. Express Freight and international express freight	$210 per shipment

Residential and remote-area on-call pickups add more per stop. Pickup fees are subject to fuel surcharge, and FedEx notes pickup fees may be charged on a scheduled stop even if no packages are picked up.

When You Pay Even Without a Saturday Delivery

The FedEx Service Guide says that if FedEx does not deliver or attempt delivery on Saturday because the shipper or recipient asked for a later delivery, or told FedEx the recipient is closed Saturday, the Saturday delivery fee is still charged. If the miss is an unexcused FedEx service failure, the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee may apply instead.

FedEx vs. UPS Saturday Delivery

UPS also charges about $16 per package for Saturday delivery on its air services. One difference: FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx Ground deliver to many residential addresses on Saturdays as part of their normal schedule without a separate Saturday fee. For residential customers who need weekend delivery, Ground or Home Delivery may get there on Saturday at no extra charge, depending on location. See the UPS Saturday Delivery guide.

How to Avoid Unnecessary Saturday Fees

Don’t flag business addresses for Saturday delivery unless you know they’re open. You’ll pay the fee even if they’re closed.
Check software defaults. Saturday delivery is sometimes left on in shipping profiles, especially for Friday overnight shipments.
Ship Friday on Ground for residential weekend delivery where transit times allow.
Avoid Saturday Express pickups when a Friday or Monday pickup meets the deadline. The $16 per package processing fee adds up quickly on multi-package shipments.
Use drop-off. Dropping Saturday shipments at a FedEx location avoids pickup fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there a “Saturday Delivery” charge on my FedEx invoice?

The package was sent with Saturday delivery on FedEx First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight or 2Day. The fee is $16 per package in 2026 and is charged even if the recipient was closed.

How much is FedEx Saturday delivery in 2026?

$16 per package on First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight and 2Day, before fuel surcharge.

Does FedEx Ground deliver on Saturday?

FedEx Home Delivery and many FedEx Ground residential deliveries happen on Saturdays as part of the regular schedule, without the Express Saturday delivery fee. Availability depends on the location.

Is there a fee to ship FedEx on a Saturday?

Yes for Express services: a $16 per package Saturday Expedited Processing Fee (max $112 per shipment), plus any Saturday pickup charge if FedEx picks it up.

Will FedEx refund the Saturday fee if the business is closed?

No. FedEx charges the Saturday delivery fee if delivery isn’t made because the recipient is closed or asked for a later delivery.

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This article is for informational purposes only. Carrier rates, surcharges, and policies change frequently — always verify current terms directly with the carrier for your specific situation. Have questions? Reach out to us — we're happy to help.

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I’m Paul D’Arrigo. I’ve spent my career building, fixing, and scaling operations across eCommerce, fulfillment, logistics, and SaaS businesses, from early-stage companies to multi-million-dollar operators. I’ve been on both sides of growth: as a founder, an operator, and a fractional COO brought in when things get complex and execution starts to break

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