Do royal mail.deliver on a sunday

In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail, the national postal service, typically does not deliver mail on Sundays, except for certain exceptions. Here are the general rules:

  1. Standard Mail: Royal Mail does not deliver standard mail on Sundays, including letters, parcels, and packages.
  2. Special Delivery: Royal Mail's Special Delivery service, which guarantees delivery by 1 pm or 9 am, is not available on Sundays.
  3. Parcelforce: Parcelforce, a subsidiary of Royal Mail, does not deliver parcels on Sundays, except for certain express services, such as Parcelforce Express 24 and Parcelforce Express 48.
  4. Sunday Delivery: However, Royal Mail does offer Sunday delivery for certain services, including:
    • Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48: These services guarantee delivery by 6 pm on Sundays.
    • Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1 pm on Sundays: This service guarantees delivery by 1 pm on Sundays.
    • Parcelforce Express 24 and Parcelforce Express 48: These services guarantee delivery by 6 pm on Sundays.

It's essential to note that Sunday delivery is not available for all postcodes and areas. Royal Mail may not deliver on Sundays in rural areas or areas with limited postal services.

If you're unsure about Sunday delivery for a specific item, you can check with Royal Mail or the sender to confirm their delivery policies.