Do royal.mail deliver on sundays

In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail, the national postal service, typically does not deliver mail on Sundays. This is because Sunday is a day of rest in the UK, and many postal workers and delivery staff do not work on Sundays.

However, there are some exceptions and special arrangements:

  1. Special Delivery: Royal Mail's Special Delivery service, which guarantees delivery by 1 pm or 9 am, is available on Sundays. This service is usually used for high-value or time-sensitive items.
  2. Parcelforce: Parcelforce, a subsidiary of Royal Mail, does deliver on Sundays for certain services, such as their 24-hour and 48-hour services. However, this is not a standard service and may incur additional costs.
  3. Bank Holidays: Royal Mail does deliver on Bank Holidays, which are public holidays in the UK. These holidays are usually observed on Mondays, but if a Bank Holiday falls on a Sunday, Royal Mail will deliver on the preceding Saturday.
  4. Special arrangements: In some areas, Royal Mail may make special arrangements for Sunday deliveries, such as for businesses or residents who require urgent deliveries. These arrangements are usually made in advance and may incur additional costs.

It's always best to check with Royal Mail or the specific service provider to confirm their Sunday delivery policies and any additional costs that may apply.