December 21st 2024.
It's that time of year again, the holiday season is here and with it comes the rush to get everything done before Christmas. One important thing to remember is to check the opening times of your local Post Office before you head out. With the deadline for sending off Christmas cards and presents quickly approaching, time is running out to make it to the Post Office. And if you happen to miss a delivery and need to pick up a parcel, you may need to make a trip to the Post Office as well.
But before you bundle up and brave the cold, it's important to check if your local branch is actually open. Opening hours can vary from branch to branch, so it's best to use the Branch Finder tool to find the specific hours for your nearest Post Office. You might be wondering, what are the Post Office opening hours for this Christmas? Well, let's take a look.
As expected, the Post Office will have different hours over the festive period. On Christmas Eve, most branches will close early at 4pm. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, all branches will be closed. However, on Wednesday, December 27 and Thursday, December 28, major branches will be open as usual, but it's best to double check with smaller stores. On Friday, December 29, major branches will be open as normal. And on Saturday, December 30, major branches will be open with the usual hours of 9am-1pm. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day will be closed, but on Tuesday, January 2, business will resume as usual.
It's worth noting that the Post Office has a network of 11,500 branches all over the UK, but only 115 of those are considered "Crown" Post Offices, which are branches still operated by the Post Office in city centre locations. According to a Post Office spokesperson, these branches are crucial for local residents and businesses during the holiday season, and they expect around 4,000 branches operated by independent Postmasters or retail partners to be open on weekends. To find out the specific hours for your local branch, you can check their Facebook page or visit the Post Office website.
And if you're worried about not being able to make it to the Post Office on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, fear not. Many branches located inside convenience stores will remain open throughout the festive period, with some even staying open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. So, even if you left your Christmas shopping until the last minute, the Post Office has got you covered. Happy holidays!
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