Do royal mail work on xmas eve

Royal Mail's delivery schedules and services may vary on Christmas Eve, depending on the type of service and the location. Here's what you can expect:

Standard Delivery Services:

• Royal Mail's standard delivery services, including 1st Class and 2nd Class, will operate as normal on Christmas Eve (December 24th) until 2 pm. After 2 pm, collections and deliveries will be suspended to allow staff to prepare for the holiday.
• Any items posted after 2 pm on Christmas Eve will not be delivered until after Christmas Day.

Special Delivery Services:

• Royal Mail's Special Delivery services, including Special Delivery Guaranteed and Special Delivery Next Day, will operate as normal on Christmas Eve until 2 pm. After 2 pm, these services will be suspended, and any items posted after 2 pm will not be delivered until after Christmas Day.

Christmas Delivery Cutoffs:

• To ensure delivery by Christmas Day, Royal Mail recommends posting items by the following dates:
  • 1st Class: December 20th
  • 2nd Class: December 18th
  • Special Delivery Guaranteed: December 20th
  • Special Delivery Next Day: December 23rd

Additional Information:

• Royal Mail's Customer Service Centres and Post Offices will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25th) and Boxing Day (December 26th).
• If you need to send a parcel or letter on Christmas Eve, it's recommended to use a tracked service to ensure you can track its progress.

Please note that these are general guidelines and may be subject to change. It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or Royal Mail's website for the most up-to-date information on their Christmas delivery schedules and services.