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)
Australia – Severe weather conditions across parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory may affect deliveries. Queensland: Severe thunderstorms and flooding, Northern Territory: Tropical Cyclone Fina. Ongoing (issue start date: 26/11/25)
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)
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 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 – We have been informed that postal items destined for the south-west of France may be subject to delays due to ongoing farmers’ protests, particularly affecting the areas of Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nîmes, Avignon, Pau, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Brive and Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Ongoing (issue start date: 18/11/25)
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 – Italy will experience a nationwide general strike on Friday, 12th December, organised by the country’s main union confederation, CGIL. Delays should be expected. Ongoing (issue start date: 12/12/25)
Italy – A Nationwide strike has been called by major Italian unions (Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, and Uiltrasporti). This 48-hour strike, from December 22 to December 24, is expected to cause significant disruptions across land, air, and sea transportation networks and logistics operations within Italy. Significant delays should be expected. Ongoing (issue start date: 12/12/25)
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)
Madagascar – Mail and parcels destined for Madagascar may be delayed due to protests that began on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 25/09/25)
Malta – Mail and parcels with destination Malta are experiencing delays due to limited air capacity. Expected delay 3-5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
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 – We have been advised by Portugal, CTT Correios de Portugal, that Menzies, which provides ground handling services, has announced another series of strikes. The strikes will be held according to the following schedule, from 00.00 to 24.00 in each case: September: 3–9, 12–15, 19–22 and 26–28, October: 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24–27 and 31–3 November, November: 7–10, 14–17, 21–24 and 28-30, December: 1, 5–8, 12–15 and 19–2 January 2026. Ongoing (issue start date: 03/09/25)
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)
South Korea – Mail and parcels destined for South Korea may be delayed due to a fire at a major national data centre. Expected delay: 3 – 5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/03/25)
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)
Thailand – Severe monsoon rains are impacting services and delivery across Thailand. Delays should be expected in the affected areas. Ongoing (issue start date: 19/11/25)
Thailand – Due to a conflict at the eastern border between Thailand and Cambodia, post offices in the following postal code areas are temporarily closed: 31180, 32210, 32140, 33110, 33140, 33150, 34260, and 34280. Ongoing (issue start date: 09/12/25)
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
December 29th – Cambodia, Mongolia, Various (Christams holiday)
December 30th – India (regional), Philippines, Various (Christmas holiday, Tamu Lhosar),
December 31st – Azerbaijan, Bulgria, East Timor, India (regional), Switzerland (regional), Various (Christmas holiday, New Year’s Eve)
January 1st – Cuba, Czech Republic, Haiti, India (regional), Slovakia, Sudan, Taiwan, Various (New Year’s Day)
January 2nd – Bhutan, Bulgartia, Cuba, Haiti, India (regional), Saint Kitts & Nevis, Thailand, Various (Day after New Year’s Day, Berchtolds Day)
January 3rd – Burkia Faso, India (regional), Iran, Russia, Sri Lanka
January 4th – DR Congo, Myanmar
January 5th – Dominican Republic
January 6th – Armenia, , Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cyprus, Eswatini, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Various (Epiphany)
January 7th – Cambodia, Egypt, Ghana, Romania, Sudan, Various (Orthodox Christmas)
January 8th – Russia
January 9th – Panama, Russia
January 10th – Benin
January 11th – India (regional), Morocco, Oman
January 12th – Algeria, Bahamas, Colombia, India (regional), Japan, Tanzania, Venezuela
January 13th – Cape Verde
January 14th – Bosnia & Herzegovna, India (regional), Malaysia (regional), Morocco, Nepal, Serbia
January 15th – India, Sri Lanka, Malawi
January 16th – DR Congo, India (regional), Iran, Various (Israa & Miaraj Night)
January 17th – DR Congo, India (regional), Various (Israa & Miaraj Night)
January 19th – American Samoa, Bhutan, Guam, India, Nepal, New Zealand (regional), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, USA (regional – Government holiday), Various (orthodox Epiphany)
January 20th – Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bisau, Mali
January 21st – Barbados, Dominican Republic
January 22nd – Bolivia
January 23rd – India (regional)
January 24th – Romania
January 25th – Aruba, Brazil (regional), Egypt, India (regional)
January 26th – Australia, Cayman Islands. Dominican Republic, India, New ealand (regional), Uganda
January 27th – Monaco
January 28th – Armenia
January 31st – India (regional)
February 1st – India (regional), Mauritius, Rwanda, Sri Lanka
February 2nd – Ireland, Leichtenstein, Malaysia (regional), Mexico, New Zealand (regional), Rwanda
February 3rd – Mozambique, Sao Tome
February 4th – Angola, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Sri Lanka
February 5th – Burundi, Pakistan, San Marino
February 6th – New Zealand
February 7th – Grenada
February 8th – Slovenia
February 9th – Australia (regional), Lebanon
February 10th – Malta, Qatar
February 11th – Cameroon, Iran, Japan, Liberia, Vatican City
February 12th – Myanmar, USA (regional – Government holiday)
February 13th – Bolivia (regional), Myanmar
February 14th – Lebanon
