As we approach one of the busiest periods of the year, we want to ensure all customers have clear and up-to-date information on our festive opening hours, Christmas delivery schedules and New Year operations. Planning ahead will help you get the most from our nationwide delivery and logistics services throughout December and early January.
Christmas and New Year 2025/26 Opening Hours
All M&H Carriers depots will operate to the same festive timetable.
All depots closed:
25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January
Normal service resumes:
From 5 January 2026
Customers can also find contact details for all depots on our Contact page.
Aberdeen Depot
Telephone: 01224 248191
Festive hours: As above
Dundee Depot
Telephone: 01382 450404
Festive hours: As above
Elgin Depot
Telephone: 01343 610309
Festive hours: As above
Glasgow Depot
Telephone: 0141 648 5351
Festive hours: As above
Inverness Depot
Telephone: 01463 239191
Festive hours: As above
Perth Depot
Telephone: 01738 230190
Festive hours: As above
Last Sending Dates for Christmas Deliveries
These dates will ensure parcels are dispatched in time to arrive before Christmas. Businesses using our parcel delivery services or pallet network distribution may wish to factor in additional time due to increased seasonal demand across the UK network.
Non M&H Delivery Areas (Mainland Scotland and England)
Thursday 19 December 2025
Last collection date for Next Day deliveries to arrive before Christmas.
M&H Carriers Delivery Area (Onshore)
Sunday 22 December 2025
Last collection date for Next Day deliveries to arrive before Christmas within the M&H delivery area.
Festive Service Availability
Sunday 29 December 2025
Limited service. Depots collecting for local M&H deliveries on 30 December only.
Monday 30 December 2025
Collections and deliveries operating across the M&H local delivery area.
Tuesday 31 December 2025
AM deliveries only within the M&H local delivery area.
From Sunday 5 January 2026
Normal service resumes across all depots.
Planning Ahead for the Festive Season
December is an exceptionally busy month for the logistics industry. To help us keep consignments moving efficiently, please book collections early and check with your local depot if you have time-sensitive shipments. You can explore our full range of delivery and logistics solutions, or contact your nearest depot using the details on our Contact page.
If you have any queries regarding Christmas deliveries, New Year operations or depot opening hours, our team will be happy to assist.
