Does royal mail work on new years eve

Royal Mail's services and delivery schedules may be affected on New Year's Eve (December 31st) and New Year's Day (January 1st). Here's what you can expect:

New Year's Eve (December 31st)

• Royal Mail's standard delivery services, including First Class and Second Class mail, will operate as normal on December 31st, but with some exceptions:
  • Some post offices may have reduced hours or be closed earlier than usual.
  • Some special delivery services, like Special Delivery Guaranteed and Signed For, may have extended delivery times due to increased volumes.
• Royal Mail's Parcel Force services, including 24-hour and 48-hour delivery, will operate as normal, but with some potential delays.
• Royal Mail's online services, including tracking and online postage, will be available as usual.

New Year's Day (January 1st)

• Royal Mail's standard delivery services, including First Class and Second Class mail, will be suspended on January 1st, with no deliveries made on this day.
• Royal Mail's Parcel Force services, including 24-hour and 48-hour delivery, will also be suspended on January 1st.
• Royal Mail's online services, including tracking and online postage, will be available as usual, but with some potential delays in processing and responding to queries.

Post Office Services

• Most Post Office branches will be closed on January 1st, but some may have extended hours or be open for limited hours. It's best to check with your local Post Office for their specific opening hours.

Special Delivery Services

• Royal Mail's Special Delivery Guaranteed and Signed For services will not be available on January 1st, as these services require a signature upon delivery, which is not possible on a public holiday.

Please note that these are general guidelines and may be subject to change. It's always a good idea to check with your local Royal Mail office or online for the most up-to-date information on their services and delivery schedules during the holiday period.