FedEx has released updated Demand Surcharges for U.S. domestic package services, effective across three distinct pricing windows: September 28 to November 22, November 23 to December 27 (the highest-cost peak window), and December 28 to January 17, 2027.
Key highlights:
- Additional Handling, Oversize, and Ground Unauthorized Package charges all see their steepest increases during the Thanksgiving-to-Christmas window, before stepping back down in late December.
- Express services (Priority Overnight, 2Day, Express Saver) and Ground Residential/Home Delivery will also carry added per-package surcharges during the same windows.
- Enterprise shippers moving high residential volume should pay close attention to the dynamic Residential Delivery Charge, which adjusts weekly based on a peaking-factor formula tied to volume relative to a June 2026 baseline.
For shippers planning Q4 logistics and fulfillment budgets, now is the time to model these costs into holiday shipping strategy and evaluate whether carrier diversification or rate negotiations make sense.
Download our guide on the full surcharge details including:
- Full breakdown of charges
- The calculation logic needed to understand how these surcharges impact your business
- Year over year comparison
