What is vacation hold with FedEx?

What is vacation hold with FedEx?

When you place a Vacation Hold, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground deliveries to your residential address are suspended for a date range you specify, up to 14 days. We’ll resume normal delivery on the first business day after your specified end date.

Is FedEx vacation hold safe?

If you are going away for a while, a FedEx vacation hold will make sure your packages stay safe. Here is all you need to know. The odds are pretty good that there will come a day when you won’t be home to accept a FedEx package.

How long are you on hold with FedEx?

FedEx will hold your package for up to 7 days for both FedEx Ground® service and FedEx Express® service before it’s returned to the shipper. You’ll need to bring your tracking number, government-issued photo ID, and your door tag number. To learn where your package is being held, you’ll need to track your package.

How do I put my vacation on hold?

In order to request a vacation hold with the USPS, you’ll need to use their hold mail service which is completely free and can be accessed: in person, online, and by phone call. By phone call: A hold mail or package request can be activated by calling USPS during business hours one day prior: 1-800-ASK-USPS.

How many attempts does FedEx make?

Delivery attempts If a signature is required, the driver will typically try to deliver the package up to three times. If a label has been applied to the back of the tag, the driver was unable to leave the package due to signature requirements or felt the package was not safe to deliver.

What happens if I miss my FedEx delivery?

It will be held for pickup as early as the same day of your missed delivery attempt. Packages not picked up within 7 days will be returned to the nearest FedEx facility or shipper. Refer to your door tag for the pickup location and availability.

Can I pickup my package from FedEx?

If your package was redirected or held for pickup at a FedEx location or participating retail location like Walgreens or Dollar General, you should receive a notification via text, automated phone call, email, or door tag letting you know your package is ready for pickup.

Can I pick up my FedEx package before delivery?

FedEx offers the ability to pick up your package personally before delivery is attempted as a 100% free service that they call “Hold at Location”. The fact that this service is completely free is another testament to the way that FedEx sees their customers.