FedEx Shipping Holidays

Heads Up, Parents: Plan Your Milk Shipments Around FedEx Holiday Closures

Whether you're navigating new parenthood or you’ve been through the pump-and-ship hustle before, timing your breast milk shipments with Milk Stork is key—especially around holidays. FedEx observes several national holidays where services are paused or altered, which means Milk Stork shipments will be affected too.

We’re breaking it down so you can plan ahead, avoid hiccups, and keep your milk moving smoothly—no surprises, no stress.

🚫 Key FedEx Holiday Closures in 2025:

These are the days to not ship. FedEx is closed, and Milk Stork won’t be operating.

• Memorial Day – Monday, May 26

• Independence Day – Friday, July 4 (please note,Milk Stork Customer Care will be closed July 5)

• Labor Day – Monday, September 1

• Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27

• Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25
  ➤ Heads-up: Milk Stork Customer Care will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and FedEx has early cutoffs. 

• New Year's Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026
  ➤ New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) also runs on a modified schedule. 

📦 Smart Tips for Smooth Shipping

1. Check the Holiday Schedule First
Save this: 2025 FedEx Holiday Schedule (link to official doc). Bookmark it. Share it. Know it.

2. Schedule Early—Always
Things get hectic during holidays. Don’t cut it close—give your shipment extra time to get where it needs to go.

3. Watch for Early Cutoffs
The day before a holiday? FedEx might close up shop earlier than usual. Beat the clock by shipping early.

4. Talk to Milk Stork Support
Not sure when to ship? Hit up our support team. We’re real people, ready to help.

By staying ahead of holiday closures and planning your shipments with intention, you’re keeping your milk safe, fresh, and stress-free. That’s peace of mind you deserve—whether you’re hustling between meetings or wrangling a nap schedule.

You’ve got this. We’ve got your back. 💙