How Do I Place a Vacation Hold on UPS?

By Michael Ferguson

Are you planning a vacation and don’t want to miss any important deliveries? No need to worry!

UPS offers a convenient option for its customers to place a vacation hold on their packages. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of placing a vacation hold on UPS using their website or mobile app.

Step 1: Sign in to Your UPS Account

To get started, you need to sign in to your UPS account. If you don’t have one, create an account by clicking on the “Sign Up” button on the top right corner of the homepage.

Step 2: Access Your Delivery Planner

Once you’re logged in, click on the “Tracking” tab from the main menu and select “Delivery Planner” from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Schedule a Vacation Hold

On the Delivery Planner page, click on the “Vacation Hold” button located at the bottom left corner of your screen. You’ll be directed to a new page where you can enter your vacation dates and select which packages you want to hold.

Select Vacation Dates

Choose your start and end dates for your vacation. UPS allows customers to place holds for up to 14 days.

Select Packages

You can choose which packages you want to hold during your vacation by selecting them individually or selecting all packages that are scheduled for delivery during that time frame. Once you’ve made your selections, click on “Vacation Hold Options.”

Choose Vacation Hold Options

On this page, UPS provides several options for how they should handle your packages during your vacation hold period. You can choose to have them held at a nearby UPS location or rescheduled for delivery after your return. Select the option that works best for you and click on “Apply Vacation Hold.”

Step 4: Review and Confirm

You’ll be directed to a confirmation page where you can review your vacation hold details. If everything looks correct, click on “Confirm Vacation Hold” to schedule your hold.

Placing a Vacation Hold Using the UPS Mobile App

If you prefer to use the UPS mobile app, follow these steps:

Step 1:

Open the UPS mobile app and log in to your account.

Step 2:

Tap on the “Tracking” tab at the bottom of your screen and select “Delivery Planner”

Step 3:

Tap on the “Vacation Hold” button and follow the same instructions as outlined above.

In Conclusion

Now that you know how to place a vacation hold on UPS, you can enjoy your time away without worrying about missing any important deliveries. Remember to schedule your vacation hold at least five days in advance of your departure date. Happy travels!