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Is Royal Mail open on Boxing Day 2027?

Sunday, 26 December 2027

The short answer
Check local

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England and WalesNot confirmed yet; check localSource: Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026 +1 moreCheck local

In 2026 Royal Mail ran no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet. Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday 26 December, so the bank holiday in England and Wales is the substitute day, Tuesday 28 December. Royal Mail hasn't published Boxing Day 2027 opening times in England and Wales that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local branch before you go.

ScotlandNot confirmed yet; check localSource: Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026 +1 moreCheck local

In 2026 Royal Mail ran no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet. Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday 26 December, so the bank holiday in Scotland is the substitute day, Tuesday 28 December. Royal Mail hasn't published Boxing Day 2027 opening times in Scotland that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local branch before you go.

Northern IrelandNot confirmed yet; check localSource: Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026 +1 moreCheck local

In 2026 Royal Mail ran no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet. Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday 26 December, so the bank holiday in Northern Ireland is the substitute day, Tuesday 28 December. Royal Mail hasn't published Boxing Day 2027 opening times in Northern Ireland that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local branch before you go.

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 Boxing Day 2027?

Check your local store. In 2026 Royal Mail ran no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet. Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday 26 December, so the bank holiday in England and Wales is the substitute day, Tuesday 28 December. Royal Mail hasn't published Boxing Day 2027 opening times in England and Wales that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local branch before you go.

Royal Mail on other bank holidays

St Andrew's Day 2026Monday, 30 November 2026Open Christmas Day 2026Friday, 25 December 2026Closed Boxing Day 2026Saturday, 26 December 2026Closed New Year's Day 2027Friday, 1 January 2027Closed 2 January bank holiday 2027Monday, 4 January 2027Closed St Patrick's Day 2027Wednesday, 17 March 2027Closed Good Friday 2027Friday, 26 March 2027Depends Easter Monday 2027Monday, 29 March 2027Closed Early May bank holiday 2027Monday, 3 May 2027Closed Spring bank holiday 2027Monday, 31 May 2027Depends Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2027Monday, 12 July 2027Closed Summer bank holiday 2027Monday, 30 August 2027Closed

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