Royal mail sundays
A question about Royal Mail's Sunday delivery services!
In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail, the national postal service, typically does not deliver mail on Sundays. This is because Sunday is a day of rest in the UK, and many postal workers and delivery staff are not required to work on this day.
However, there are some exceptions and special arrangements in place:
- Special Delivery Guaranteed: Royal Mail offers a Special Delivery Guaranteed service, which guarantees delivery by 1 pm on a Saturday or Monday (if the item is sent on a Friday). This service is available for an additional fee.
- Sunday Delivery in some areas: In some areas, such as major cities and towns, Royal Mail may offer Sunday delivery for certain services, like Parcelforce and Special Delivery. However, this is not a standard service and is usually only available for specific routes or areas.
- Bank Holidays: Royal Mail does not deliver mail on Bank Holidays, which are public holidays in the UK. If a Bank Holiday falls on a Sunday, mail delivery will be affected accordingly.
- Private courier services: Some private courier services, like Hermes, DHL, and UPS, may offer Sunday delivery services, but these are not part of Royal Mail's standard services.
It's always best to check with Royal Mail or the specific courier service you're using to confirm their Sunday delivery policies and any exceptions that may apply.