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Is Royal Mail open on Good Friday 2027?

Friday, 26 March 2027

The short answer
Depends

Closed in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

ClosedE&WNI
Check localSCO

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By region

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 Good Friday 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 in England and Wales on Good Friday

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

In 2026 Royal Mail ran normal collections and deliveries in Scotland on Good Friday. Royal Mail hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet. Good Friday is a bank holiday in Scotland. Royal Mail hasn't published Good Friday 2027 opening times in Scotland that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local branch before you go.

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 Good Friday is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet, so this follows that standing policy.

Royal Mail in Northern Ireland on Good Friday

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 Good Friday 2027?

It depends on where you are. Closed in England and Wales, Northern Ireland · Check locally in Scotland.

Is Royal Mail open on Good Friday 2027 in England and Wales?

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

Is Royal Mail open on Good Friday 2027 in Northern Ireland?

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

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 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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