Who's hiring for the 2026 holidays, what they pay, and how fast you can start, from each company's announcements and news reports. Plus gig apps and shift apps you can use right away while you wait to hear back.
Hiring numbers and pay as announced or reported this fall. Pay varies by role and location.
Requirements on our UPS seasonal page. Sources:
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FedEx, Walmart, and Macy's hadn't announced 2026 seasonal hiring numbers when we checked. Check their careers sites for local openings.
No interview; pick your own hours.
Block-scheduled package delivery. Four-door sedan, SUV, van, or covered-bed truck. Small cars and open-bed trucks don't qualify.
Source: Amazon; Gridwise avg $21.96 (2024). Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.
Food and convenience delivery. Bikes and scooters allowed in some markets and skip the license and insurance requirement.
Source: Gridwise 2025, gross. Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.
Grocery shopping and delivery. Approval and background check usually take 1–4 days each. Instant cashout ($0.50) unlocks after 5 orders.
Source: Shopper reports via Gridwise. Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.
Walmart grocery and package delivery. Onboarding is often handled by a local delivery partner.
Source: Gridwise 2025, gross. Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.
Package gigs, often along routes you already drive. Paid weekly on Tuesdays, with an Instant Pay option.
Source: Roadie; no hourly data. Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.
Pick warehouse, event, and food service shifts from local businesses. Instapay unlocks for reliable workers with good reviews.
Source: Sidehusl, Apr 2025
On-demand warehouse, delivery, and general labor shifts. Paid per shift, usually within 1–5 business days.
Source: Not published
Retail and store support shifts such as restocking and merchandising. No background check listed in its requirements.
Source: Not published
Manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics jobs. Paid by 5 PM Central the day after the job ends.
Source: Not published
Day labor and staffing agency with branches in most metros.
Source: Not yet verified
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Last checked November 2026. Seasonal hiring details change quickly, so confirm on each employer's careers site before you apply.