When do royal mail stop delivering for christmas
Royal Mail typically stops delivering mail and parcels on Christmas Day (December 25th) and New Year's Day (January 1st). However, the exact dates may vary depending on the year and the type of service you have chosen.
Here are the general guidelines for Royal Mail's Christmas delivery deadlines:
- For standard mail and parcels, the last recommended posting dates are:
- December 18th for 1st Class Mail
- December 20th for 2nd Class Mail
- December 22nd for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm
- December 23rd for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9pm
- For tracked and signed-for services, the last recommended posting dates are:
- December 19th for Tracked 24 and Tracked 48
- December 20th for Signed For 1st Class and Signed For 2nd Class
- For international mail and parcels, the last recommended posting dates vary depending on the destination country. You can check the Royal Mail website for specific deadlines.
It's always a good idea to check the Royal Mail website or contact your local post office for the most up-to-date information on Christmas delivery deadlines and any special arrangements that may be in place.