Royal mail post deadlines
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has various deadlines for posting letters and parcels to ensure timely delivery. Here are some key deadlines to keep in mind:
Letters
- 1st Class Mail: Postmarked by 1pm for next working day delivery (Monday to Saturday)
- 2nd Class Mail: Postmarked by 3pm for 2-3 working day delivery (Monday to Saturday)
- Special Delivery Guaranteed: Postmarked by 1pm for guaranteed next working day delivery (Monday to Saturday)
Parcels
- 24 Hour Parcel: Postmarked by 1pm for next working day delivery (Monday to Saturday)
- 48 Hour Parcel: Postmarked by 3pm for 2 working day delivery (Monday to Saturday)
- 3-5 Working Day Parcel: Postmarked by 3pm for 3-5 working day delivery (Monday to Saturday)
International Mail
- Airmail: Postmarked by 1pm for delivery within 3-5 working days to Europe, 5-7 working days to North America, and 7-10 working days to other destinations
- Surface Mail: Postmarked by 3pm for delivery within 7-14 working days to Europe, 14-21 working days to North America, and 21-28 working days to other destinations
Special Services
- Signed For: Postmarked by 1pm for guaranteed delivery with signature on arrival
- Trackable: Postmarked by 1pm for tracking and signature on arrival
- International Signed For: Postmarked by 1pm for guaranteed delivery with signature on arrival to international destinations
Please note that these deadlines are subject to change, and it's always best to check with Royal Mail's website or a local post office for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, special services like Special Delivery Guaranteed and Signed For may have additional fees and requirements.