When do royal mail deliver parcels

Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, delivers parcels on weekdays, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. The delivery times may vary depending on the type of parcel, its size, weight, and the service chosen by the sender. Here are some general guidelines on when Royal Mail delivers parcels:

Standard Parcels:

• Royal Mail aims to deliver standard parcels within 1-3 working days (Monday to Friday) for UK mainland addresses.
• Delivery times are typically between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

1st Class Parcels:

• Royal Mail aims to deliver 1st Class parcels within 1 working day (Monday to Friday) for UK mainland addresses.
• Delivery times are typically between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Special Delivery:

• Royal Mail aims to deliver Special Delivery parcels by 1:00 pm the next working day (Monday to Friday) for UK mainland addresses.
• Delivery times are typically between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Saturday Delivery:

• Royal Mail offers Saturday delivery for an additional fee. This service is available for certain types of parcels, such as Special Delivery and 1st Class Parcels.
• Saturday delivery times are typically between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

International Parcels:

• Royal Mail delivers international parcels on weekdays, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
• Delivery times vary depending on the destination country and the service chosen by the sender.

Tracking and Updates:

• Royal Mail provides tracking information for most parcels, allowing you to monitor the progress of your parcel.
• You can track your parcel on the Royal Mail website or through the tracking number provided by the sender.

Please note that these are general guidelines, and delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as weather conditions, traffic, and high volumes of mail.