Will Royal Mail Deliver Over Easter Bank Holiday?
As the Easter bank holiday looms, Brits are asking: will Royal Mail deliver letters and parcels during the long weekend? Like supermarkets and other essential services, Royal Mail switches up its schedule on public holidays.
Easter Delivery Breakdown: What You Need to Know
In England and Wales, the key dates are:
- Good Friday – April 18
- Easter Monday – April 21
Royal Mail confirms: no deliveries or collections on Good Friday or Easter Monday. These are official public holidays, so postal services take a break nationwide.
Good news for Saturday shoppers and Sunday scrollers. Saturday, April 19 will run as normal, with regular letter and parcel deliveries. Plus, Sunday, April 20 isn’t a bank holiday, so some Sunday parcel deliveries will keep rolling.
In Scotland, it’s a different story. Good Friday isn’t a bank holiday everywhere, so many Scots can expect normal delivery on April 18. But Easter Monday (April 21) is a public holiday across Scotland – meaning no post collection or delivery on that day.
All services jump back into action on Tuesday, April 22 across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Bank Holidays Left in 2025: Mark Your Calendar
- Good Friday – April 18
- Easter Monday – April 21
- Early May Bank Holiday – May 5
- Spring Bank Holiday – May 26
- Summer Bank Holiday – August 25
- Christmas Day – December 25
- Boxing Day – December 26
Need Help with Deliveries Over Easter?
Not gonna be home? Royal Mail offers redelivery options and parcel tracking on selected services. For the latest updates on bank holiday deliveries, head to the Royal Mail website.
Whether sending Easter gifts or waiting on online orders, plan ahead to dodge delays and keep your parcels on track this holiday weekend.
