Current updates regarding the end-of-year period.
Current updates regarding the end-of-year period 2025.
On this page we share any current updates on our services, any delays or changes to the delivery process and our platform due to the busy end-of-year period. For all information on the preparations and changes to accommodate the peak period, please refer to this page.
[11-11] Adjusted opening hours and changes. During Christmas and New Year, we have adjusted opening hours. Check here for our opening hours during the holidays. Additionally, PostNL, DHL, DPD and UPS have different handover and delivery days during the holidays. Refer to our handout for an overview.
[06-11] Peak Surcharge. To process and deliver as many packages as possible during the busy year-end period, carriers are taking additional measures. They are hiring more staff and deploying more equipment specifically for this period. To partially cover these expenses, some carriers are implementing a peak surcharge.
- PostNL: From 16 November up to and including 31 December 2025. The surcharge is € 0.30 per parcel and € 0.17 per letterbox parcel.
- UPS: From 28 September 2025 up to and including 17 January 2026. The surcharge applies to large parcels and parcels that require extra handling. The amount of the surcharge differs per destination. You can find more information on ups.com.