When is royal mail closed over christmas

Royal Mail's Christmas and New Year's delivery arrangements are as follows:

Christmas 2022

• Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas gifts and cards are:
  • 1st class: Wednesday, December 21st
  • 2nd class: Thursday, December 22nd
• Royal Mail will be open on Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24th) for a limited period, with reduced hours:
  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Royal Mail will be closed on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25th) and Boxing Day (Monday, December 26th)
• Royal Mail will resume normal operations on Tuesday, December 27th

New Year's 2023

• Royal Mail's last posting dates for New Year's gifts and cards are:
  • 1st class: Wednesday, December 21st
  • 2nd class: Thursday, December 22nd
• Royal Mail will be open on New Year's Eve (Saturday, December 31st) for a limited period, with reduced hours:
  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Royal Mail will be closed on New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1st)
• Royal Mail will resume normal operations on Monday, January 2nd

Please note that these dates and times are subject to change, and it's always a good idea to check with your local post office or Royal Mail's website for the most up-to-date information.