Royal mail posting days
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, operates on a specific schedule for posting days, which may vary depending on the type of mail and the destination. Here are the general posting days for Royal Mail:
Standard Post
- Monday to Saturday: Mail can be posted at any Royal Mail post office or collection point.
- Sunday: No mail collection or posting.
Special Delivery
- Monday to Friday: Mail can be posted at any Royal Mail post office or collection point.
- Saturday: Mail can be posted at some Royal Mail post offices, but not at all collection points.
- Sunday: No mail collection or posting.
International Post
- Monday to Friday: Mail can be posted at any Royal Mail post office or collection point.
- Saturday: Mail can be posted at some Royal Mail post offices, but not at all collection points.
- Sunday: No mail collection or posting.
Special Services
- Royal Mail's special services, such as Guaranteed Next Day, Guaranteed Saturday Delivery, and International Signed, have specific posting deadlines. These services are available Monday to Friday, and the deadlines vary depending on the service and destination.
Holidays and Bank Holidays
- Royal Mail does not collect or deliver mail on bank holidays or Christmas Day (December 25th).
- On other public holidays, mail collection and delivery may be affected, but Royal Mail will try to maintain a normal service.
Collection Times
- Mail can be collected from Royal Mail post offices and collection points during their normal opening hours, which vary depending on the location.
- Some post offices may have extended hours or special collection times for certain services, such as Special Delivery.
It's always a good idea to check with your local Royal Mail post office or the Royal Mail website for specific posting days and deadlines for your area.