When is the last delivery day for royal mail
Royal Mail's last delivery day varies depending on the type of service and the destination. Here are some general guidelines:
Standard Delivery (1st Class and 2nd Class):
- For UK destinations, the last delivery day is usually 1-2 working days before Christmas Day (December 23rd or 24th).
- For international destinations, the last delivery day is usually 3-5 working days before Christmas Day (December 20th or 21st).
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm and Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am:
- For UK destinations, the last delivery day is usually 2 working days before Christmas Day (December 22nd).
- For international destinations, the last delivery day is usually 4 working days before Christmas Day (December 19th).
Special Delivery Next Day:
- For UK destinations, the last delivery day is usually 1 working day before Christmas Day (December 24th).
- For international destinations, the last delivery day is usually 2 working days before Christmas Day (December 23rd).
Christmas and New Year's Bank Holidays:
- Royal Mail does not deliver on Christmas Day (December 25th) or New Year's Day (January 1st).
- If the last delivery day falls on a bank holiday, the delivery will be made on the next working day.
Please note that these are general guidelines and may vary depending on your specific location and the type of service you use. It's always a good idea to check with Royal Mail or your local post office for the most up-to-date information on delivery deadlines.