Is Royal Mail open on Christmas Day 2026?
Friday, 25 December 2026
The short answer
ClosedClosed across the UK.
Last checked 1 source, linked under each regionFind your local Royal Mail
Showing hours forAll of the UK
By region
England and WalesNo service, per the published scheduleSource: Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026Closed
Royal Mail's 2026 holiday list for England and Wales shows no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December.
- Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026 · checked 16 October 2026
ScotlandNo service, per the published scheduleSource: Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026Closed
Royal Mail's 2026 holiday list for Scotland shows no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December.
- Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026 · checked 16 October 2026
Northern IrelandNo service, per the published scheduleSource: Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026Closed
Royal Mail's 2026 holiday list for Northern Ireland shows no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December.
- Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026 · checked 16 October 2026
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 Christmas Day 2026?
Closed. Royal Mail's 2026 holiday list for England and Wales shows no collections or deliveries on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December.
Royal Mail on other bank holidays
St Andrew's Day 2026Monday, 30 November 2026Open 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
Other stores on Christmas Day 2026
AldiDiscount supermarketClosed
ArgosCatalogue retailerDepends
AsdaSupermarketDependsBootsPharmacy & beautyDepends
IcelandFrozen foodDepends
LidlDiscount supermarketDepends
M&SFood, clothing & homeDepends
MorrisonsSupermarketClosed
Sainsbury'sSupermarketDepends
SuperdrugHealth & beautyDepends
TescoSupermarketDepends
WaitroseSupermarketClosed