IF you have a very important letter or parcel to send, you need to plan ahead when it comes to Bank Holiday.

The Post Office provides essential services including letter sending and money facilities but these could change on May 1.

We explain if Post Office are open on Bank Holidays

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We explain if Post Office are open on Bank HolidaysCredit: PA

If you’re expecting mail, you may want to note that there won’t be any Royal Mail services on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Postal services will go ahead as normal over the weekend before as this isn’t a Bank Holiday.

Royal Mail posties usually deliver letters and parcels six days a week, Monday to Saturday.

But what about Post Office services over the early May Bank Holiday?

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There are around 11,500 Post Office branches across the UK, the majority of which are run independently or as a franchise arrangement.

Opening times have always varied by branch, with no set hours across the network.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Is the Post Office open on May 1?

Post Office branches are closed normally on Sundays.

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May 1 will see all post offices close to give their worked a well-earned day off.

As opening times and hours vary from store to store, it’s best to check ahead before you head out to avoid a wasted journey.

You can go to the Post Office website and use its store locator tool.

Enter your postcode and you can check your nearest branch hours.

Are there more Bank Holidays in 2023?

There are plenty more Bank Holidays coming in 2023 and it could mean changes to Post Office opening times in future too.

Here’s the full list:

England and Wales

Scotland

  • 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 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 (Orangemen’s Day)
  • August 28, 2023 – Summer bank holiday
  • December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day
  • December 26, 2023 – Boxing Day

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This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

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