Royal Mail aims to deliver to all addresses it has mail for, six days a week.
However, this is not always possible due to local factors, resourcing issues and high levels of staff sickness absences.
Poor weather conditions, for example significant snowfall, icy conditions or localised flooding, can also affect deliveries.
Public and local holidays may also cause disruption within the postal service, with Royal Mail explaining: “We deliver and collect your mail on most days of the year, including Saturdays.
“However, we don’t usually deliver or collect on public or local holidays. (Please note: Local holidays are subject to change).”
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The Summer Bank Holiday falls on Monday, August 28, 2023, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There will be no deliveries or collections on this day.
In Scotland, there will be a local holiday on Monday, August 28. Royal Mail told customers: “No collections or deliveries except in the following postcode areas: DG13, EH43-EH46, G, KA1-5, KA9-KA15, KA16-18, KA20-30, ML1-ML12, PA1-PA20, PA22-28, PA30-32, PA34, PA37-38, PA42, PA45, PA60, PH1, PH2, PH14, TD1 and TD7-9.”
The postal service warned customers in Manchester that they might face some more disruption over the course of the weekend.
It stated: “The Manchester Pride Parade takes place on Saturday, August 26. There may be some disruption to deliveries, collections, and other services in the M1-3 postcode areas due to road closures and limited access in and around the parade route.
“Our Customer Service Points will remain open for you to drop off your mail please check our opening times by visiting royalmail.com/services-near-you.
“Please note: If we’ve not left a ‘Something for you card’ your mail will be unavailable for collection.”
Royal Mail apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked customers for their understanding.
It reassured customers: “We’re working hard to deliver as comprehensive a service as possible.”
“To receive emails about any disruption in your area sign up to receive Service Alerts.”