Does royal mail delivery on sunday
In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail, the national postal service, typically does not deliver mail on Sundays. However, there are some exceptions and special arrangements:
- Special Delivery Guaranteed: Royal Mail's Special Delivery Guaranteed service, which guarantees delivery by 1 pm on a specific day, is available on Sundays. This service is usually used for high-value or time-sensitive items.
- Sunday Delivery: In some areas, Royal Mail offers Sunday delivery for certain services, such as:
- Sunday Delivery Guarantee: This service is available in some areas, including major cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham. It guarantees delivery by 5 pm on Sundays.
- Sunday Delivery: Some Royal Mail services, like Parcelforce and Royal Mail Tracked 24, may offer Sunday delivery in certain areas.
- Bank Holidays: Royal Mail does not deliver on bank holidays, which are public holidays in the UK. If a bank holiday falls on a Sunday, Royal Mail will not deliver on that day.
- Special arrangements: In some cases, Royal Mail may make special arrangements for Sunday delivery, such as for large businesses or organizations that require Sunday delivery.
To confirm whether Royal Mail delivers on Sundays in your area, you can:
- Check the Royal Mail website: Visit the Royal Mail website (www.royalmail.com) and use their "Postcode Finder" tool to check the delivery options for your specific postcode.
- Contact Royal Mail: You can contact Royal Mail's customer service team by phone (03457 740 740) or email ([email protected]) to ask about Sunday delivery options in your area.
Remember that Sunday delivery may not be available for all services or postcodes, so it's always best to check with Royal Mail before sending a parcel or letter.