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

UPS and FedEx logos above a peak-season calendar beside a shipping box.

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.

These are the published rates per package, before discounts:

UPS

Additional Handling
$26.75–$58.75
Large Package
$219.50–$331.00

FedEx

Additional Handling
$26.50–$58.75
Oversize
$255.00–$330.00

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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