Do royal mail deliver on bank jolidays
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a special delivery schedule for bank holidays. Here's what you need to know:
Royal Mail's Bank Holiday Delivery Schedule:
- On bank holidays, Royal Mail's delivery services are affected as follows:
- Standard Delivery: No deliveries are made on bank holidays.
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm: No deliveries are made on bank holidays.
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am: No deliveries are made on bank holidays.
- 1st Class and 2nd Class Mail: No deliveries are made on bank holidays.
- However, Special Delivery Guaranteed by 10am and Special Delivery Guaranteed by 12noon services are available on bank holidays, but with a longer delivery time frame.
What does this mean for you?
- If you need to send a parcel or letter on a bank holiday, you can still do so, but it will be processed on the next working day.
- If you're expecting a delivery on a bank holiday, it will be delivered on the next working day.
- If you're unsure about the delivery schedule for a specific bank holiday, you can check Royal Mail's website or contact their customer service team for more information.
Bank Holidays in the UK:
- Royal Mail observes the following bank holidays in the UK:
- New Year's Day (January 1st)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)
- Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
- Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August, except in Scotland)
- Christmas Day (December 25th)
- Boxing Day (December 26th)
Remember to plan ahead and check the Royal Mail website for any specific delivery restrictions or changes to their services on bank holidays.