2026 Big & Heavy Demand Surcharge Calculator
UPS and FedEx add Demand Surcharges to big & heavy items during peak season.
Calculate how much extra you could pay per package.
or keep scrolling to learn what these surcharges are
These are your year-round surcharges:
Additional Handling
An extra fee that can apply when your box is heavy, long, bulky, or uses packaging such as wood or metal. Both UPS and FedEx call it the Additional Handling Surcharge.
Large Package / Oversize
An extra fee for especially large or heavy boxes. UPS calls it Large Package; FedEx calls it Oversize.
The carriers add Demand Surcharges during peak season
Demand Surcharges
Extra seasonal fees added on top of your box’s Additional Handling or Large Package/Oversize charge. The amount can change during the season.
UPS
Early season
Sep 27, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
- Additional Handling
- $8.75
- Large Package
- $96.25
Holiday rush
Nov 22, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
- Additional Handling
- $11.90
- Large Package
- $117.50
After the holidays
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
- Additional Handling
- $8.75
- Large Package
- $96.25
FedEx
Early season
Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
- Additional Handling
- $8.80
- Oversize
- $95.75
Holiday rush
Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
- Additional Handling
- $11.85
- Oversize
- $117.25
After the holidays
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
- Additional Handling
- $8.80
- Oversize
- $95.75
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