Maritime Holidays
United States Port Holidays & Shipping Closures
Holidays that affect shipping in United States: Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Port and customs closures, and planning advice.
- Country
- United States
- Holidays listed
- 5
These holidays can affect port, customs, and trucking operations in United States. Plan bookings and cargo cut-offs around them, and confirm exact dates with your carrier or local agent.
Independence Day
Federal holiday celebrating US independence. Impact: medium; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Plan for port closure. Cargo arrival dates should avoid holiday.
- Ports closed
- Customs offices closed
- Most trucking companies closed
- If falls mid-week, some extend to long weekend
Thanksgiving
Major US holiday. Thursday and Friday closure at most operations. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Avoid cargo arrivals Wednesday through Monday. Peak season pressure.
- Ports closed Thursday and Friday
- Many companies closed Wednesday PM through weekend
- Heavy traffic Thursday and Sunday affects trucking
- Black Friday retail traffic impacts warehousing
Christmas
Federal holiday. Many operations closed through New Year. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Plan shipments to clear before Dec 20 or after Jan 3.
- Port closed Christmas Day
- Many companies closed Dec 24 - Jan 1
- Reduced trucking capacity throughout holiday period
- Customs skeleton staff Dec 24-Jan 2
Labor Day
Federal holiday marking end of summer. Impact: medium; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Avoid cargo arrival over long weekend.
- Ports closed
- Customs closed
- Long weekend typically extends trucking slowdown
Memorial Day
Federal holiday honoring fallen military members. Impact: medium; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Plan around long weekend.
- Ports closed
- Customs closed
- Marks unofficial start of summer
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Frequently asked questions
Which holidays affect shipping in United States?
Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Labor Day, Memorial Day
Do ports close in United States during holidays?
Independence Day: ports closed; Thanksgiving: ports closed; Christmas: ports closed; Labor Day: ports closed; Memorial Day: ports closed