Here you will find the latest UK & global mail service updates and a list of upcoming worldwide public holidays. This is updated throughout the week with latest information available.
UK Service Updates
We are currently experiencing no collection issues with regards to UK mail or parcel deliveries but in some instances we have experienced delays to the processing and/or delivery of UK mail and courier items as a result of high volumes in the respective networks.
International Service Updates
GENERAL UPDATE – The closure of Russian airspace is causing delays to transport routes, especially to those in the far east. Delays are also being seen to numerous destinations as a result of current flight capacity or destination handling issues.
POST-BREXIT EU TRANSPORT/CLEARANCE UPDATE – A number of our suppliers (both postal and courier) are reporting issues with regards to road transport and clearance at the EU border. This is causing delays and a number of suppliers are now charging additional EU clearance fees. If you require any additional information or if you would like to talk to our team to see how this may affect you, please contact or Client Service Team on +44 (0)1444 871111 or via e-mail on [email protected].
Argentina – Mail and parcel0s destined for Argentina may be delayed due to a backlog at Argentinian customs. The expected delay has increased from 1 week to 2 weeks. Ongoing (issue start date: 21/02/25 – updated: 05/05/25)
Belarus – Due to flying restrictions to Belarus, the country is currently only available via road. This results in a delay of approximately 14 days. As soon as flying is possible again, the transit time will be back to normal. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/05/22)
Belgium – A range of strike action has been announced starting at 22:00 on Sunday, 23rd November through to Wednesday, 26th November. Significant delays are likely during these days as well as the period after as backlogs are worked through. Ongoing (issue start date: 23/11/25)
Brazil – Mail and parcels with destination Brazil are expected to be delayed due to capacity issues at the Brazilian customs office and Correios Brazil. Expected delays can more than 21 days. Ongoing (issue start date: November 2023 – updated: 11/04/24)
Brunei – Mail and parcels to Myanmar may be delayed due to limited air transport capacity. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/02/25)
Bulgaria – Mail and parcels destined for Bulgaria may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions and heavy snowfall. The affected area is the northern part of the country. Expected delay: 1-2 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 09/02/26)
Canada – Strike action is currently suspended whilst talks continue. Ongoing (issue start date: 26/09/25 – updated 28/11/25)
Canada – Due to weather conditions, ground transit throughout Canada is experiencing delays, as emergency crews work to clear major routes and reopen roads. Ongoing (issue start date: 11/12/25)
Canada – Mail and parcels destined for Canada and delivered by Canada Post may be delayed due to both customs delays and limited transport capacity. Expected delay – 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Colombia – The Mail and parcels to Colombia are expected to be delayed due to capacity issues at Colombia Post and the airport. We have been informed delays can be in excess of 21 days. Ongoing (issue start date: July 2023 – updated 16/07/24)
Cyprus – Mail and parcels destined for Cyprus may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/12/25)
Eritrea – We have been informed that due to the domestic situation in the country, all mail services to this destination remain suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 08/10/18)
France – Following the aftermath of Storm Nilis, which caused exceptional rainfall, Flooding has occurred in the following regions of France: Lot- et-Garonne; Charente-Maritime; Gironde; Maine-et-Loire. Parcels destined to the remote area of Corscia have also been impacted as poor weather has disrupted the ferry schedules. Ongoing (issue start date: 18/02/26)
Greece – The designated operator of Greece, Hellenic Post, has informed us that, since 30th November 2025, protests by Greek farmers and continuous blockades of national and provincial roads have caused delays in domestic mail transportation. As a result, the processing and delivery of outbound and inbound international mail are currently disrupted. Ongoing (issue start date: 30/11/25)
Haiti – A lack of air transport to Haiti and the local situation is affecting the delivery of mail and parcels to this destination. Currently, mail to Haiti is suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: March 2024)
Iceland – Mail and parcels destined for Iceland may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 25/09/25)
Iraq – Mail and parcels destined for Iraq may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/08/25)
Italy – We have been advised by Poste Italiane, Italy, that a number of Italian unions have confirmed a 24-hour strike, commencing at 00.01 CET (UTC+1) on 16th February 2026, involving the aviation and airport sectors. Expected delay: 1-2 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 16/02/26)
Jamaica – Mail and parcels destined for Jamaica may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 25/09/25)
Japan – Our partner in Japan has advised that an Earthquake occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture. As a result, there will be disruption in the Hokkaido region, which will cause delays to service and deliveries. Ongoing (issue start date: 09/12/25)
Libya – All mail services to Libya are currently suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 16/07/14)
Malta – We have been advised by MaltaPost, that owing to adverse weather conditions the delivery of mail has been suspended with immediate effect. Ongoing (issue start date: 20/01/26)
Mauritius – Mail and parcels destined for Mauritius may be delayed due to severe weather conditions. Expected delay: 5 – 7 days. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Mexico – Mail and parcels with destination Mexico are expected to be delayed due to transport issues at the Mexican postal network and backlogs. Expected delay 14-21 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 20/05/23 – updated 11/04/24)
Niger – A lack of air transport to Niger is affecting the delivery of mail and parcels to this destination. Ongoing (issue start date: March 2024)
North Korea – Destination North Korea is closed due to transport issues. Ongoing (issue start date: 28/09/22)
Poland – Mail and parcels to Poland may be delayed due to operational issues at Polish Post. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Portugal – Please be advised that adverse weather and severe flooding is having an impact across all services in Portugal. Delays may be encountered. Ongoing (issue start date: 09/02/26)
Romania – Mail and parcels destined for Romania may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions and heavy snowfall.The affected areas include the southern, eastern, and northeastern parts of the country. Expected delay: 4-5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 09/02/26)
Russia – Mail and parcels to Russia continue to be delayed due to the closed airspace. The current allowed setup is causing a much longer transit time to reach this country of destination. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Saudi Arabia – The delivery of mail and parcels to Saudi Arabia is experiencing delays due to lack of processing capacity at Saudi Post. Expected delays: 1-2 weeks. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Saudi Arabia – It has been advised that, with immediate effect, Saudi Arabian Customs has introduced some changes for all Non-Document shipments sent to Saudi Arabia. All B2C shipments that contain materials other than documents/printed matter will require the Consignee’s ID number. Where this is not provided, the parcel may be delayed in clearing customs until the ID number is obtained from the consignee. All B2B shipments of non-document materials will require a Commercial Registration Form from the consignee. This will be requested from the consignee when arriving in the country and upon receipt of the form, the parcel can be cleared through customs. Ongoing (issue start date: 15/04/16)
Somalia – All mail services to Somalia are currently suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 11/11/19)
South Africa – Mail and parcels with destination South Africa may be delayed due to capacity issues at our postal partner South African Post Office. Expected delay: 10-14 days. Ongoing (issue start date: May 2024)
Spain – Following an alert issued by Spain’s national weather service and in view of the severe weather conditions currently affecting the south of Spain, Correos y Telégrafos has suspended its operations in the following postcode areas:
Cádiz – Algeciras: 11201, 11202, 11203, 11204, 11205, 11206, 11207, Guadiaro (San Roque): 11311, Jimena de la Frontera: 11330, La Línea de la Concepción: 11300, Tarifa: 11380, Los Barrios: 11370, Grazalema: 11610, Olvera: 11690, Alcalá del Valle: 11693, Ubrique: 11600, Algodonales: 11680
Málaga – Ronda: 29400, Cortes de la Frontera: 29380, Gaucín: 29480
Service disruptions are expected throughout the affected areas until further notice. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/02/26)
Sudan – Mail and parcels to certain areas of Sudan cannot be delivered due to the current local situation. Delivery is possible in the following areas: Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Kassala in the Kassala State, Wadi Halfa in the Northern State, Shandi & Atbara in the River Nile State, Daba, Dongola and Halfa in the Northern State, Omdurman in the Khartoum State and Gadarif in the Gadarif State. The expected delay is expected to be approx. 2 weeks. Ongoing (issue start date: 17/01/25)
Syria – We have been informed that due to the domestic situation in the country, all mail services to this destination remain suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 08/10/18)
Tajikistan – Mail and parcels with destination Tajikistan may be delayed due to limited air transport. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown – updated 24/01/25)
UAE – Our partner in the UAE advises that heavy rainfall and flooding has caused widespread disruption, resulting in roads being closed by the UAE Road Transport Authorities. Delays may be experienced. Ongoing (issue start date: 18/12/25)
Yemen – All mail services to Yemen have now been suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/03/15)
Upcoming Public Holidays
February 16th – Argentina, Brazil, Canada (regional), Germany, Gibraltar, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mongolia, North Korea, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Korea, Uganda, Various (Carnival Monday, Chinese New Year)
February 17th – Argentina, Brazil, Kosovo, Libya, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, , USA (regional – Government holiday), Vietnam, Various (Carnival Tuesday, Chinese New Year)
February 18th – Gambia, Mongolia, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Vietnam, Various (Ash Wednesday, Loasar, Chinese New Year)
February 19th – Bhutan, India (regional), Nepal, Vietnam, Various (Chinese New Year, Ramadan)
February 20th – India (regional), Malaysia, Vietnam, Various (Chinese New Year)
February 21st – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe
February 22nd – Algeria, Bhutan, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia
February 23rd – Bhutan , Brunei, China, Cyprus, Greece, Guyana, Japan, Saint Lucia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia
February 24th – Estonia, Philippines (regional)
February 25th – Kuwait
February 26th – Kuwait, Papua New Guinea
February 27th – Dominican Republic, Taiwan
February 28th – Spain (regional), Taiwan
March 1st – Bosnia & Herzegovina (regional), Paraguay, South Korea, Switzerland (regional), Moldova, Romania
March 2nd – Anguilla, Australia (regional), Ethiopia, Guam, India (regional), Myanmar, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain (Regional), Sri Lanka, USA (regional – Government holiday)
March 3rd – Bulgaria, East Timor, Georgia, India (regional), Malawi, Thailand, USA (regional – Government holiday), Various (Holi)
March 4th – India (regional), Malaysia (regional)
March 5th – French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Vanuatu
March 6th – Ghana
March 7th – Brunei, Malaysia
March 8th – Malaysia (regional), Various (International Women’s Day)
March 9th – Australia (regional), Belize, British Virgin Islands, New Zealand (regional), Turks & Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Various (International Women’s Day)
March 11th – Iran, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania
March 12th – Mauritius, Zambia
March 13th – India (regional)
March 14th – Albania, Andorra, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
March 15th – Hungary, Liberia, Various (Mothering Sunday)
March 16th – Albania, Canada (Government holiday – regional), Iraq, Libria, Mexico, Philippines (regional)
March 17th – Qatar, Various (St. Patrick’s Day, Night of Destiny)
March 18th – Aruba, Comoros, Indonesia, Nepal (regional), Qatar, Syria
March 19th – India (regional), Indonesia, Various (Father’s Day, Eid Al Fitr, Ugadi, St. Joseph’s Day)
March 20th – Albania, India (regional), Iran, Japan, Tunisia,
