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Is Royal Mail open on New Year's Day 2027?

Friday, 1 January 2027

The short answer
Closed

Closed across the UK.

Last checked 3 sources, linked under each regionFind your local Royal Mail

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England and WalesNo service, per the published scheduleSource: Royal Mail: Delivery times ("we don't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays") +2 moreClosed

Royal Mail says it doesn't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays, and New Year's Day is a bank holiday in England and Wales. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet, so this follows that standing policy.

ScotlandNo service, per the published scheduleSource: Royal Mail: Delivery times ("we don't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays") +2 moreClosed

Royal Mail says it doesn't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays, and New Year's Day is a bank holiday in Scotland. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet, so this follows that standing policy.

Northern IrelandNo service, per the published scheduleSource: Royal Mail: Delivery times ("we don't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays") +2 moreClosed

Royal Mail says it doesn't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays, and New Year's Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet, so this follows that standing policy.

Tip: Opening times can change. Check with your local Royal Mail before you go. “Check local” means we couldn’t find an official, verifiable source yet.

Questions

Is Royal Mail open on New Year's Day 2027?

Closed. Royal Mail says it doesn't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays, and New Year's Day is a bank holiday in England and Wales. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet, so this follows that standing policy.

Royal Mail on other bank holidays

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