When do royal mail delivery over christmas
Royal Mail's delivery schedules and deadlines for Christmas 2022 are as follows:
Last Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery
To ensure delivery by Christmas Day, Royal Mail recommends posting your items by the following dates:
- 1st Class Mail: December 20th, 2022
- 2nd Class Mail: December 14th, 2022
- Special Delivery Guaranteed: December 20th, 2022
- International Tracked & Signed: December 6th, 2022 (for destinations outside the UK)
Christmas Delivery Dates
Royal Mail will deliver on the following dates during the Christmas period:
- December 23rd, 2022: Normal delivery service
- December 24th, 2022 (Christmas Eve): Limited delivery service (no collections or deliveries)
- December 25th, 2022 (Christmas Day): No deliveries
- December 26th, 2022 (Boxing Day): Normal delivery service
- December 27th, 2022: Normal delivery service
- December 28th, 2022: Normal delivery service
- December 29th, 2022: Normal delivery service
- December 30th, 2022: Normal delivery service
- December 31st, 2022 (New Year's Eve): Limited delivery service (no collections or deliveries)
- January 1st, 2023 (New Year's Day): No deliveries
Special Delivery Guaranteed
If you need to send a parcel that requires a signature on delivery, Royal Mail offers Special Delivery Guaranteed. This service guarantees delivery by 1pm or 9am on a next-day basis, depending on the option chosen. The last posting dates for Special Delivery Guaranteed are:
- 1pm: December 20th, 2022
- 9am: December 19th, 2022
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and Royal Mail may adjust their delivery schedules due to unforeseen circumstances. It's always a good idea to check the Royal Mail website for the latest information on Christmas delivery dates and deadlines.