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 parcels 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)
Botswana – Due to a cybersecurity incident that occurred on 29th March, 2025, postal services will be suspended due to the unavailability of IT services until BotswanaPost is certain that the issue has been fully resolved. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/04/25)
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 – We have been informed by Canada Post that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) intends to begin strike activity as of Friday, May 23 at 12:00 am local time, unless the parties reach agreements before then. In the event of rotating strikes by CUPW, Canada Post will continue delivering and make every effort to minimize service disruptions. However, customers should be prepared for possible delays in the processing and delivery of mail and parcels. In the event of a national labour disruption, Canada Post will continue to accept all international items, until further notice. Items will be held in secure storage and will not be processed (item and receptacle level scans will not be available) until the disruption is over. Once operations resume, items will be delivered as quickly as possible. Following either a rotating strike or a national labour disruption, processing and delivery make take some time to fully return to normal. Ongoing (issue start date: 23/05/25)
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)
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)
Grenada – Mail and parcels destined for Grenada, delivered by our postal partner, may be delayed due to industrial action by staff at the exchange office, which began on 26 May 2025. Expected delay: 1 -3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 26/05/25)
Haiti – A lack of air transport to Haiti and the local situation is affecting the delivery of mail and parcels to this destination. At the current, mail to Haiti is suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: March 2024)
Iran – Mail and parcels destined for Israel cannot currently be dispatched or transported due to the closure of airspace. Resolved (issue start date: 16/05/25)
Israel – Mail and parcels destined for Israel cannot currently be dispatched or transported due to the closure of airspace. Resolved (issue start date: 16/05/25)
Italy – We have been informed Poste Italiane, that some Italian unions have confirmed a 24-hour strike, commencing at 00.01 CET on 20 June 2025, involving all transport (air, rail, road, sea and ports). Expected delay: 3 days. Resolved (issue start date: 20/06/25)
Italy – Some Italian unions have confirmed a 24-hour strike, commencing at 00.01 CEST on 10th July 2025, involving handling companies. The strike may continue over the following days, depending on the level of strike participation. Delays should be expected. Ongoing (issue start date: 20/06/25)
Italy – Mail and parcels to the east of Sicily, Italy, delivered by our partner Poste Italiane may be delayed, because Catania International Airport will be closed during night-time hours from Monday, 31 March to Thursday, 30 October 2025. The affected postal area codes are 95027, 95030, 95032, 95043, 95100, 95121-95129, and 95131. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 31/03/25)
Libya – All mail services to Libya are currently suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 16/07/14)
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)
Malaysia – Mail and parcels to certain areas of Malaysia may be delayed due to floods. The affected regions are Terengganu, Kedah and Kelantan with postal area codes 05XXX, 06XXX, 21XXX, 22XXX, 23XXX, 24XXX, 16XXX, 17XXX and 18XXX. Expected delay: 3-5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/12/2024)
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)
Morocco – Poste Maroc has declared force majeure following a fire on 27th March 2025 at the import warehouse at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. Delays are expected. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/03/25)
Myanmar – Mail and parcels to Myanmar may be delayed due to a heavy earthquake and limited air transport capacity. Ongoing (issue start date: 28/03/25)
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)
Pakistan – Mail and parcels destined for Pakistan may be delayed due to the current security situation in the country. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 07/05/25)
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 informed that large parts of Spain and Portugal – including Madrid and Lisbon – have been hit by a power outage. Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica says it is working with energy companies to restore power. This is currently causing widespread disruption and delivery delays are expected. Ongoing (issue start date: 28/04/25)
Romania – Mail and parcels with destination Romania delivered by our postal partner Romania Post may be delayed due to backlogs at the partner. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown – updated 24/01/25)
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 with destination South Korea may be delayed due to wildfires. The affected areas are Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongdeok and Yeongyang in the province Gyeongsangbuk-do. 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)
Tajikistan – Mail and parcels with destination Tajikistan may be delayed due to limited air transport. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown – updated 24/01/25)
Yemen – All mail services to Yemen have now been suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/03/15)
Upcoming Public Holidays
July 7th – British Virigin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Haiti, Isle of Man, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Malaysia (regional), Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Zambia
July 8th – Kiribati, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Zambia
July 9th – Argentina, Brazil (regional), Canada (regional), Montserrat, South Sudan
July 10th – Bahamas, Kiribati, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand
July 11th – Belgium (Government holiday – regional), Mongolia, Thailand (Government holiday – regional)
July 12th – Kiribati, Malaysia (regional), Mongolia, Sao Tome & Principe
July 13th – India (regional), Mongolia
July 14th – Canada (Government holiday – regional), Indi a(regional), Iraq, Mongolia, Montengro, United Kingdom (regional), Various (Nastille Day)
July 15th – Brunei, Italy (regional), Mongolia, Montenegro, Turkey, Ukraine
July 16th – American Samoa, Bolivia (regional), Chile, India (regional)
July 17th – India (regional), Lesotho
July 18th – Uruguay
July 19th – India (regional), Myanmar, Nicaragua
July 20th – Colombia, Lao
July 21st – Belgium, Botswana, Guam, India (regional), Japan, Lao
July 22nd – Botswana, Eswatini, Malaysia (regional)
July 23rd – Papua New Guinea, Peru
July 24th – Ecuador, Egypt, India (regional), USA (Government holiday – regional), Vanuatu, Venezuela
July 25th – Costa Rica, Cuba, Spain (regional)
July 26th – Cuba, Liberia, Maldives
July 27th – Cuba, North Korea, Philippines
July 28th – Bhutan, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional), Faroe Islands, Peru, San Marino, Spain (regional), Thailand
July 29th – Faroe Islands, Peru, Wallis & Futuna
July 30th – Malasyia (regional), Morocco, South Sudan, Vanuatu
July 31st – Bermuda, India (regional), Malaysia (regional)
August 1st – Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, DR Congo, Nicargua (regional), Rwanda, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Various (Emancipation Day)
August 2nd – Costa Rica, North Macedonia
August 3rd – Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Niger
August 4th – Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia (regional), Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada (regional), Cook Islands, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Iceland, Ireland, Tuvalu, United Kingdom (regional), Zambia, Various (Emancipation Day)
August 5th – Antigua & Barbuda, Bangladesh, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Croatia, El Salvador (regional), Saint Kitts & Nevis, Spain (regional)
August 6th – Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, El Salvador, Jamaica, Peru, Philippines
August 7th – Anguilla, Colombia, Ivory Coast
August 8th – Anguilla, India (regional), Kiribati, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
August 9th – India (regional), Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Suriname
August 10th – Nepal (regional), Nicaragua
August 11th – Chad, Ecuador, Grenada, Japan, Samoa, Thailand, USA (regional – Government holiday)
August 12th – Grenada, Senegal, Thailand, Zimbabwe
August 13th – Australia (regional), Central African, India (regional), Tunisia
August 14th – Iran, Morocco, Pakistan, Vatican City
August 15th – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo, Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, India (regional), India, Italy, Liechtenstein, North Korea, Paraguay, South Korea, USA (regional – Government holiday), Various (Assumption Day)
August 16th – Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Gabon, India (regional), Nepal
