Can i send things via royal mail on sunday
In the UK, Royal Mail's standard delivery services are not available on Sundays. However, there are some exceptions and alternatives:
- Special Delivery Guaranteed: This service is available on Sundays, but only for items that are sent before 1 pm on a Saturday. These items will be delivered by 1 pm the next working day (Monday to Friday).
- Royal Mail Tracked 24: This service is available on Sundays, but only for items that are sent before 1 pm on a Saturday. These items will be delivered by 6 pm the next working day (Monday to Friday).
- Royal Mail Tracked 48: This service is not available on Sundays, but you can send items on a Saturday for delivery on a Monday.
- Parcelforce: Parcelforce, a subsidiary of Royal Mail, offers a Sunday delivery service for certain packages. However, this service is only available for larger packages and requires a special arrangement.
To send items via Royal Mail on a Sunday, you can:
- Use a Royal Mail postbox: You can deposit your item in a Royal Mail postbox on a Sunday, but it will not be collected until the next working day.
- Visit a Royal Mail branch: Some Royal Mail branches are open on Sundays, but this service is limited to specific locations and may not be available for all types of mail.
- Use a private courier service: There are private courier services that offer Sunday delivery, such as Hermes, DHL, and UPS.
Please note that Royal Mail's Sunday delivery services may be subject to change, and it's always best to check with your local post office or Royal Mail's website for the most up-to-date information.