Do Urgent Passport Services Work on Bank Holidays and Weekends?

When you need a passport urgently, every day counts. Many people wonder if HM Passport Office runs urgent services on bank holidays or weekends. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t get caught out.

Are Passport Offices Open on Weekends?

No — HM Passport Offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Urgent passport services such as the 1-Week Fast Track and the Same-Day Premium are only available Monday to Friday during working hours.

What About Bank Holidays?

HM Passport Offices are also closed on UK bank holidays. If your travel is close to a bank holiday period (such as Easter, Christmas, or public holidays in May and August), you’ll need to plan around these closures.

What This Means for Urgent Applications

• Appointments: Can only be booked Monday–Friday, excluding bank holidays.
• Fast Track (1 week): The 7-day timeline only includes working days. Bank holidays and weekends do not count.
• Premium Same-Day: Appointments are only offered Monday–Friday. If you book on a Friday afternoon, the next available option may not be until Monday.

Example Timeline

If you book a Fast Track appointment on a Friday before a bank holiday Monday, your 1-week timeline starts from Friday, but delivery will typically be delayed until after the holiday. Always factor in non-working days when planning urgent applications.

How NextDay Passport Helps

• We find the earliest appointment, working around weekends and holidays.
• We attend on your behalf with your signed consent letter, saving you the trip and waiting time.
• We track your passport delivery so you know when to expect it, even around busy periods.

Contact us today on WhatsApp: 07443 165140 or visit nextdaypassport.co.uk to secure your urgent passport slot before the next holiday rush.

Quick Checklist

• Passport Offices are closed on weekends
• Passport Offices are closed on all UK bank holidays
• Fast Track timelines exclude weekends and bank holidays
• Plan early if your travel overlaps with holiday periods

FAQs

Can I apply online during a bank holiday?
Yes, you can submit a standard application online anytime — but urgent appointment bookings will still follow Passport Office working hours.

Do couriers deliver passports on weekends?
In most cases, HMPO couriers deliver Monday–Saturday, but not Sundays or bank holidays.

What if I have a flight during a bank holiday weekend?
You must book and attend an urgent appointment before the holiday, as no urgent services run during closures.

Need urgent help before a weekend or bank holiday? Message us on WhatsApp: 07443 165140 or visit nextdaypassport.co.uk and we’ll secure your earliest available slot.