Does royal mail deliver on a bank holiday

In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail's delivery services are affected by bank holidays. Here's what you need to know:

Royal Mail's delivery services on bank holidays:

• Royal Mail's standard delivery services, including First Class and Second Class mail, are suspended on bank holidays.
• This means that mail and parcels will not be delivered on bank holidays.
• However, Royal Mail's Special Delivery and Guaranteed Next Working Day services may still be available on bank holidays, but with some exceptions. For example, if the bank holiday falls on a Saturday, Special Delivery and Guaranteed Next Working Day services may still be available, but with a longer delivery time frame.

When are Royal Mail's bank holiday delivery exceptions?

• Royal Mail's bank holiday delivery exceptions typically apply to the following bank holidays:
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Good Friday (the Friday before Easter Sunday)
  • Easter Monday (the Monday after Easter Sunday)
  • Early May Bank Holiday (the first Monday in May)
  • Spring Bank Holiday (the last Monday in May)
  • Summer Bank Holiday (the last Monday in August, except in Scotland, where it's the first Monday in August)

What about parcel tracking and delivery updates?

• If you're tracking a parcel, you can still check its status online, even on bank holidays. However, delivery updates may be delayed until the next working day.
• If you're expecting a parcel delivery on a bank holiday, you can contact Royal Mail's customer service team to find out when your parcel will be delivered.

Remember to plan ahead and factor in bank holidays when sending mail or parcels, especially if you need them to arrive on a specific date.