Sign outside a UK Post Office
Britons are being treated to three bank holidays across May – yes, three. Thanks, Charles.
The first of which comes on Monday, May 1 for the Early May bank holiday.
Many of us are sure to use the day to relax or catch up with our nearest and dearest, though others may utilise the time off work to work on their to-do list.
It’s the perfect time for a trip to the post office to post those outstanding parcels – but will it be open on the bank holiday Monday?
Here’s what you need to know.
Are post offices open on the Early May bank holiday Monday?
If you have a very important letter or parcel to send next week, you might have to hold off.
As May 1 is a bank holiday, your local post office may be closed to give workers a well-earned day off.
Royal Mail pauses services for bank holidays (Picture: Getty Images)
You will need to check with your local branch to see if their hours differ for the bank holiday.
However, it is also worth noting that Royal Mail will not be doing any collections or deliveries on the bank holiday Monday – so even if your post office is open, Royal Mail will not be operating so you will still need to wait to send any post.
Upcoming bank holidays in the UK
England and Wales
May 1, 2023 – Early May bank holiday
May 8, 2023 – Bank holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III
May 29, 2023 – Spring bank holiday
August 28, 2023 – Summer bank holiday
December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day
December 26, 2023 – Boxing Day
Scotland
May 8, 2023 – Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
May 29, 2023 – Spring bank holiday
August 7, 2023 – Summer bank holiday
November 30, 2023 – St Andrew’s Day
December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day
December 26, 2023 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
May 1, 2023 – Early May bank holiday
May 8, 2023 – Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
May 29, 2023 – Spring bank holiday
July 12, 2023 – Battle of the Boyne
August 28, 2023 – Summer bank holiday
December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day
December 26, 2023 – Boxing Day
Other upcoming bank holidays will also be affected (Picture: Getty Images)
This will also be the same on May 8 for the bank holiday to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, and the Spring bank holiday on May 29.
Other bank holidays that Royal Mail will not be doing deliveries or collections are on August 28, the Summer bank holiday, as well as on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
National and local holidays across the UK are affected, which you can check on the Royal Mail website.
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Due a trip to the post office? Here’s what you need to know.