Seller Academy weekly update: 10 November 2026

This week’s changes to packing, shipping and customs that matter to sellers on The Kosher Shop. Check each item against the way you ship before your next package goes out, and remember the packing photo before every shipment.

UPS: holiday 2026 service changes and closed days

• What changed: UPS has published its 2026 holiday schedule. From 16 November 2026 to 8 January 2027 a limited number of UPS Ground packages may need extra transit time. From 27 November to 2 January, delivery commitments for Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air A.M. and Worldwide Express are extended (for example, residential Next Day Air moves to end of day). Some 2nd Day Air packages tendered on 14, 15, 16 or 21 December, and some 3 Day Select packages tendered on 14 or 15 December, may need an extra day. There is no pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving (26 November), Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, and no Ground pickup on 24 and 31 December.
• Who it affects: US sellers who ship with UPS, especially for Chanukah (which begins on the evening of Friday 4 December) and Christmas orders.
• What you must do: Add one or two days to your processing and delivery estimates in your shop from 16 November, do not promise a morning delivery on Air services during the peak, and set your Christmas order cut-off before 14 December for 2nd Day Air and 3 Day Select. Check exact dates for your route with the UPS Calculate Time and Cost tool.
• Effective date: 16 November 2026 to 8 January 2027
• Source: UPS: 2026 Holiday Schedule

Spain: general strike at Correos on Wednesday 11 November

• What changed: Correos, the Spanish postal operator, reports a general strike for Wednesday 11 November affecting airport handling, transport and deliveries in Spain. Postal operators expect delays for items arriving from 7 November.
• Who it affects: US sellers shipping to customers in Spain, especially by USPS international mail.
• What you must do: Use a tracked service and tell the customer that delivery may take a few extra days.
• Effective date: 11 November 2026
• Source: Royal Mail: International Incident Bulletin (Correos notice)

Guides changed this week

None. Our Seller Academy guides are still correct; the items above add detail to Choosing a courier and Shipping abroad: customs, duties and documents.

These guides are practical help, not legal advice.