How many days will royal mail keep parcels

Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a standard holding period for parcels that are undelivered or uncollected. Here are the details:

Standard Holding Period:

• For parcels sent to a residential address, Royal Mail will hold the parcel for 18 working days (approximately 3 weeks) before returning it to the sender.
• For parcels sent to a business address, Royal Mail will hold the parcel for 14 working days (approximately 2 weeks) before returning it to the sender.

Extended Holding Period:

• If you're unable to collect your parcel within the standard holding period, you can contact Royal Mail to request an extension. They may be able to hold the parcel for an additional 14 days (approximately 2 weeks).
• If you're unable to collect your parcel after the extended holding period, it will be returned to the sender.

Special Circumstances:

• If you're experiencing difficulties collecting your parcel due to exceptional circumstances, such as illness or travel, you can contact Royal Mail to request an extension. They may be able to accommodate your request on a case-by-case basis.

Tracking Your Parcel:

• You can track your parcel using Royal Mail's online tracking service. This will allow you to monitor the status of your parcel and receive updates on its delivery.

Remember to check the tracking information regularly to ensure you're aware of any updates or changes to the delivery status of your parcel.