Do royal mail deliver on sunday at christmas
Royal Mail's delivery schedule varies depending on the type of service and the time of year. During the Christmas period, Royal Mail operates a special delivery schedule to ensure that mail and parcels are delivered as efficiently as possible.
Here are the general guidelines for Royal Mail's Sunday delivery during Christmas:
- Standard Delivery: Royal Mail's standard delivery service, which includes letters and small parcels, typically does not operate on Sundays. However, during the Christmas period, Royal Mail may make some exceptions to deliver on Sundays, especially in areas with high volumes of mail.
- Special Delivery Guaranteed: Royal Mail's Special Delivery Guaranteed service, which guarantees delivery by 1 pm or 9 am, may operate on Sundays during the Christmas period. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on the specific delivery area and the volume of mail.
- Tracked 24 and Tracked 48: Royal Mail's Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 services, which offer tracked delivery within 24 or 48 hours, may operate on Sundays during the Christmas period. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on the specific delivery area and the volume of mail.
- Christmas Delivery Dates: Royal Mail has specific delivery dates for Christmas, which are:
- Last posting dates for standard delivery: December 18th (UK), December 20th (Northern Ireland), and December 22nd (Republic of Ireland).
- Last posting dates for Special Delivery Guaranteed: December 20th (UK), December 22nd (Northern Ireland), and December 24th (Republic of Ireland).
- Christmas delivery dates: December 24th (UK), December 25th (Northern Ireland), and December 26th (Republic of Ireland).
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and Royal Mail may adjust their delivery schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. It's always best to check with Royal Mail's website or contact their customer service for the most up-to-date information on delivery dates and schedules during the Christmas period.