Royal Mail Strike Action

Royal Mail strike dates are affecting Standard and International Delivery Services. Please keep this in mind when ordering and waiting for your delivery. We will do our best to keep you informed. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Royal Mail Strike Days?

The confirmed dates for strikes affecting parcel and letter deliveries are as follows:

November 2022

  • Thursday 24th
  • Friday 25th
  • Wednesday 30th

December 2022

  • Thursday 1st
  • Friday 9th
  • Sunday 11th
  • Wednesday 14th
  • Thursday 15th
  • Friday 23rd
  • Saturday 24th

I want to place an order and need items for Christmas. When are your last order dates?

The last recommended posting dates from Royal Mail are Friday 16th December for Royal Mail Tracked 48. Jin Designs has brought this forward 2 days to 14th December if you choose Standard Delivery. This is to ensure there are no disappointments this Christmas as the backlog of mail increases each day there is a strike. If you are worried about getting items in time, please order using Next Day. There are no guarantees, even if you order on or before 14th. This is a really unusual situation and unfortunately is out of the control of Jin Designs. Whilst we can do all we can to dispatch, we can't do the delivery too. Believe you me if we could, you wouldn't be waiting.

UK Last order dates for Christmas Delivery
1pm Wednesday 14 December - Standard Delivery
sent with Royal Mail Tracked 48 (3-10 working days at this time)

1pm Monday 19 December - Tracked Delivery
sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 (2-4 working days at this time)

1pm Wednesday 21 December - Express Delivery
sent with DPD (1-2 working days)

International Last order dates for Christmas Delivery (Standard Delivery)
1pm Thursday 1 December - Australia, New Zealand
1pm Monday 5 December - USA, Canada
1pm Wednesday 7 December - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland

I chose Standard Delivery. Where's my order?

If you chose Standard Delivery, this is normally sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class. However, from December 5th - 22nd, your delivery was upgraded by Jin Designs free of charge to Royal Mail Tracked 48 to try and help this situation. Unfortunately this doesn't guarantee a 48 hour service and some parcels are taking a lot longer than usual. Royal Mail are prioritising Tracked mail over 1st and 2nd class so this is the best option to get your items to you, if you don't want to pay for Next Day services. 

My tracking number isn't working. What's going on?

You will be issued with a tracking reference if you ordered using Standard or Tracked Delivery which links to Royal Mail tracking website. Due to the backlog of mail, Royal Mail are not scanning at many stages of the delivery which has left a very frustrating situation. It looks like your item hasn't been collected from our warehouse but we are dispatching all items as usual and Royal Mail are collecting (on non-strike days), they just aren't updating the tracking. 

I'm worried I won't get my items in time for Christmas

Please hold tight and be patient. It's a difficult time for customers who are anxiously waiting for parcels. And it's a difficult time for small businesses who are relying on Royal Mail to deliver the parcels to customers. But we are doing all we can to make sure there are no disappointments this year. 

If you have any worries or concerns about your order, please get in touch - info@jindesigns.com

I need something in a hurry. What options have you got?

If you need your item in a hurry, please upgrade to Express Delivery. These options will be available to you at checkout. 

Tracked 24 - this is sent with Royal Mail but they are prioritising this service. There are currently delays with this service too.

Express Delivery - this is sent with DPD and gives you an hourly next day delivery slot. This is the best option if you don't want to wait. Please note that DPD are also experiencing some delays due to increase in volume of mail - usually sent with Royal Mail. Please bear this in mind and be patient if you can.

When are your last order dates?

UK Last order dates for Christmas Delivery

1pm Wednesday 14 December - Standard Delivery
sent with Royal Mail Tracked 48 (3-10 working days at this time)

1pm Monday 19 December - Tracked Delivery
sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 (2-4 working days at this time)

1pm Wednesday 21 December - Express Delivery
sent with DPD (1-2 working days)

International Last order dates for Christmas Delivery (Standard Delivery)
1pm Thursday 1 December - Australia, New Zealand
1pm Monday 5 December - USA, Canada
1pm Wednesday 7 December - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland

I've ordered something to be delivered outside the UK. Where's my order?

If you chose Standard or Tracked delivery, your item is with Royal Mail International Standard or Tracked. You may get a tracking reference but again, Royal Mail are not always scanning to keep the tracking updated. Your order is on its way but it will take time and you may be waiting a while. Please note last order dates for Christmas delivery are above. Please make sure address details are correct and hold tight, your order is on its way. 

Many thanks for your understanding during this very challenging time.

Jinny
Jin Designs