Good Friday: A Day Of Significance And Reflection

Good Friday is a day that marks the start of a four-day weekend for many people in the UK. It is a public holiday, and as such, postal services are affected. Royal Mail does not typically deliver or collect mail on bank holidays, and Good Friday is no exception. In 2022, there were no postal services on Good Friday, and the same was true in 2023 and 2024. However, postal services in Scotland operated as normal on Good Friday in 2024.

Royal Mail deliveries and collections are paused on Good Friday and Easter Monday

Royal Mail does not deliver or collect post on public or local holidays. Good Friday and Easter Monday are both public holidays in the UK, so there will be no postal deliveries or collections on these days.

This applies to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland, however, will have a regular postal service on Good Friday, but not on Easter Monday.

On Saturday, the day after Good Friday, postal services will run as normal, but there may be slight delays due to the previous day's stoppage. Normal service will resume on the Tuesday after Easter Monday.

If you need to collect an item that requires a 'Something for You' card, you can check the Royal Mail website for Customer Service Point locations and opening hours.

Post Offices are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday

Post Offices are usually closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, though some local branches may be open with reduced hours. These include branches located within convenience stores, which may be open if the store itself is also open.

Royal Mail does not usually deliver or collect post on bank or public holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday. This applies to those living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, in Scotland, normal delivery services will take place on Good Friday, with no services on Easter Monday.

If you are expecting a delivery or need to send something urgent over the Easter weekend, it is best to check the Royal Mail website for updates and use the branch finder to find the opening hours of your local Post Office.

Local branches may be open with reduced hours

While many Post Offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, local branches may be open with reduced hours. These include branches located within bigger stores or convenience shops.

For example, in 2022, Scotland maintained a regular postal service on Good Friday, but not on Easter Monday. In 2023, there were no collections or deliveries on Good Friday or Easter Monday, but local branches may have been open with reduced hours. In 2024, Good Friday falls on March 29 and Easter Monday falls on April 1. On these days, there will be no collections or deliveries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, in Scotland, normal delivery services will be in operation on Good Friday, but not on Easter Monday.

You can use the Royal Mail's branch finder to check the opening days and hours of your local Post Office.

Normal service resumes on the Saturday after Good Friday

Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in the UK, and as such, there are no postal deliveries or collections on these days. This applies to the Royal Mail postal service and Post Office branches across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

However, normal service resumes on the Saturday after Good Friday, and post will be delivered and collected as usual. While there are no postal deliveries on Sundays, local Post Office branches located within convenience stores may be open with reduced hours.

For those in Scotland, the Royal Mail operates a normal delivery service on Good Friday, with no service on Easter Monday.

Scotland's postal service on Good Friday varies from the rest of the UK

Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in the UK, which means that postal services are affected.

In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, there are no Royal Mail collections or deliveries on Good Friday or Easter Monday. However, Scotland has a different schedule.

In Scotland, there is a regular postal service on Good Friday, but not on Easter Monday. So, if you're in Scotland, you can expect your mail to be delivered and collected as usual on Good Friday, but there will be no service on Easter Monday.

It's worth noting that the opening hours of local Post Offices may vary, so it's always a good idea to check with your local branch or use the Royal Mail's branch finder to get the most accurate information for your area.

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