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Early May Bank Holiday is already here, but expect delays to any deliveries as the Royal Mail also get some much needed time off too.
This weekend will see the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 5.
Many of us are sure to use the day to relax or catch up with our nearest and dearest, though others may utilise the time off work to work on their to-do list.
It’s the perfect time for a trip to the post office to post those outstanding parcels.
Your local branch’s opening times will most likely be affected, so it is worth checking ahead to avoid disappointment.
So, if you’re due a trip to the post office, here’s the next time you can expect them to be open.
Are there any collections or deliveries on May Bank Holiday?
Post offices are closed on Bank Holidays to give their hardworking staff some much-needed time off.
Some may be integrated within shops or convenience stores which operate during the May Bank Holiday.
It’s always best to check with the Royal Mail, which lists all the days when there will be no collections or deliveries.
The Post Office does not collect or deliver packages on bank holidays, which means there will be no postal service on May 5.
Normal services will resume next Tuesday.
The easiest way to check? Find your branch’s opening times by visiting the post office branch finder.
Are post offices closing down?
The Post Office has revealed plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn.
Around 108 crown branches, which are owned and run by the company, are facing new ownership. But others could close as franchises are moved to different premises.
There are roughly 11,500 Post Office branches in the UK – around 108 are ‘wholly-owned’ by the company while the rest operate out of partners like WHSmith.
This article was first published on March 25, 2024.
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