Royal mail posting dates
Royal Mail provides various posting dates for different services, depending on the destination and the level of service required. Here are some general guidelines on Royal Mail's posting dates:
Standard Services
- Royal Mail 1st Class: For delivery within 1-3 working days, with a posting date of:
- Monday to Friday: 1st class items posted by 1pm will be delivered the next working day.
- Saturday: 1st class items posted by 1pm on a Saturday will be delivered on the next working day (Monday).
- Royal Mail 2nd Class: For delivery within 3-5 working days, with a posting date of:
- Monday to Friday: 2nd class items posted by 3pm will be delivered within 3-5 working days.
- Saturday: 2nd class items posted by 3pm on a Saturday will be delivered within 3-5 working days.
Special Services
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm: For guaranteed delivery by 1pm on the next working day, with a posting date of:
- Monday to Friday: Items posted by 12pm will be delivered by 1pm the next working day.
- Saturday: Items posted by 12pm on a Saturday will be delivered by 1pm on the next working day (Monday).
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am: For guaranteed delivery by 9am on the next working day, with a posting date of:
- Monday to Friday: Items posted by 8am will be delivered by 9am the next working day.
- Saturday: Items posted by 8am on a Saturday will be delivered by 9am on the next working day (Monday).
International Services
- Royal Mail International Standard: For delivery within 3-7 working days, with a posting date of:
- Monday to Friday: Items posted by 3pm will be delivered within 3-7 working days.
- Saturday: Items posted by 3pm on a Saturday will be delivered within 3-7 working days.
- Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed: For tracked and signed delivery, with a posting date of:
- Monday to Friday: Items posted by 3pm will be delivered within 3-7 working days.
- Saturday: Items posted by 3pm on a Saturday will be delivered within 3-7 working days.
Please note that these are general guidelines and posting dates may vary depending on the specific service, destination, and any unforeseen circumstances. It's always best to check with Royal Mail or the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date information on posting dates and delivery times.