Bank holiday disruption expected for postal services
The upcoming bank holiday weekend in May is causing concern for those relying on postal services. While there may not be three bank holidays this month like last year, the Spring Bank Holiday on the last Monday of May is still anticipated by many. However, the holiday can cause some inconvenience as many services, including post offices, will be closed for the day.
For those expecting important deliveries or needing to send out cards or letters, it is important to be aware of the post office opening hours during the bank holiday. Unfortunately, there is no universal answer to whether post offices will be open on bank holiday Monday, as each branch has the autonomy to set its own hours. Some post offices may be located within convenience stores or other shops, which could remain open even if the post office section is closed.
One thing that is certain is that there will be no Royal Mail collections or deliveries on the bank holiday Monday. This means that any post sent out on that day will not be processed until Tuesday, May 28.
To find out if your local post office branch will be open on the bank holiday, you can use the Post Office’s branch finder. It is also worth noting that Royal Mail does not provide deliveries or collections on other bank holidays, such as the Summer bank holiday on August 28, as well as on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. For a comprehensive list of national and local holidays that affect postal services, you can refer to the Royal Mail website.
