How Do I Place a Vacation Hold on UPS?

By Alice Nichols

If you are planning to go on a vacation or travel for an extended period of time, it’s important to make sure your important deliveries are put on hold. UPS offers a vacation hold service that allows you to suspend delivery of your packages for up to 14 days. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to place a vacation hold on UPS.

Step 1: Visit the UPS Website

The first step in placing a vacation hold is visiting the UPS website. You can do this by opening your web browser and typing in “UPS.com” into the address bar. This will take you to the official website of UPS.

Step 2: Log in to Your Account

To access the vacation hold feature, you’ll need to be logged in to your UPS account. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up for one by clicking on the “Sign Up” button on the top right corner of the website and following the instructions.

Step 3: Go to ‘Delivery Options’

Once you’re logged in, click on “Shipping” from the top navigation menu and select “Delivery Options”. This will bring up a page with various delivery options including “Vacation Hold”.

Step 4: Select ‘Vacation Hold’

Click on “Vacation Hold” and fill out the necessary information such as start date and end date for when you want your deliveries suspended.

Note:

  • The maximum duration for a vacation hold is 14 days.
  • You can only request one vacation hold per package.
  • Vacation holds cannot be placed on packages that are already in transit or out for delivery.

Step 5: Confirm Your Request

After filling out the necessary information, review your request and click on “Confirm Vacation Hold”. You will receive an email confirmation with the details of your vacation hold request.

Step 6: Resume Delivery

When you return from your vacation, you can resume delivery of your packages by logging in to your UPS account and selecting “Resume Delivery” under “Delivery Options”.

Note:

  • If you forget to resume delivery, UPS will automatically resume it after the maximum duration of 14 days.
  • If you need to cancel a vacation hold request, log in to your UPS account and select “Cancel Vacation Hold” under “Delivery Options”.

Conclusion

Placing a vacation hold on UPS is a simple process that can help ensure the safety of your packages while you’re away. By following these easy steps, you can easily suspend deliveries for up to 14 days. Remember to always resume delivery when you return from your vacation to avoid any delays or issues with delivery.