Does royal mail deliver parcels on sunday
In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail's standard delivery services do not typically deliver parcels on Sundays. However, there are some exceptions and additional services that may deliver on Sundays:
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm: This service is available for an additional fee and guarantees delivery by 1 pm on weekdays, but not on Sundays.
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am: This service is also available for an additional fee and guarantees delivery by 9 am on weekdays, but not on Sundays.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24: This service typically delivers parcels within 24 hours, but it does not guarantee Sunday delivery.
- Royal Mail Tracked 48: This service typically delivers parcels within 2 working days, but it does not guarantee Sunday delivery.
- Royal Mail 1st Class: This service typically delivers parcels within 1-3 working days, but it does not guarantee Sunday delivery.
- Royal Mail 2nd Class: This service typically delivers parcels within 3-5 working days, but it does not guarantee Sunday delivery.
However, there are some exceptions where Royal Mail may deliver parcels on Sundays:
- Bank Holidays: Royal Mail may deliver parcels on Bank Holidays, which are public holidays in the UK.
- Special arrangements: In some areas, Royal Mail may have special arrangements with local authorities or retailers to deliver parcels on Sundays, especially during peak shopping periods like Christmas.
- Private courier services: Some private courier services, like Hermes or Yodel, may offer Sunday delivery services, but these are not operated by Royal Mail.
It's always best to check with Royal Mail or the sender of your parcel to confirm whether your parcel will be delivered on a Sunday.