Sending Flowers to the UK Between Christmas and New Year
If you want to send flowers to the UK for Boxing Day and New Year, you need to plan around the closed days. FlowersUnitedKingdom delivers next day, Monday to Saturday, and does not deliver on Sundays or main public holidays. So Christmas Day, Boxing Day, the substitute bank holiday on Monday 28 December and New Year's Day are all closed.
Can you send flowers to the UK on Christmas Day?
No. Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December, and the site does not deliver on main public holidays. Same-day delivery is not offered either, so an order placed on Christmas morning cannot arrive that day.
Christmas Eve works. Thursday 24 December is an ordinary weekday, so an order placed before midnight UK time on Wednesday 23 December gets next-day delivery. Flowers can go to any address in the UK, so the calendar matters more than where the recipient lives. For help choosing, see our Christmas flowers guide.
Is Boxing Day a delivery day for flowers in the UK?
No. Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December 2026. It is a public holiday across the UK, and the site does not deliver on main public holidays. Saturday is normally a delivery day, but not this year.
Sunday 27 December is also closed, because there are no Sunday deliveries.
What does the Boxing Day observed holiday mean for my order?
Because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, the substitute bank holiday is Monday 28 December. Treat that Monday as closed. The first delivery day after Christmas is therefore Tuesday 29 December, which means you need to order by midnight UK time on Monday 28 December.
The cutoff is midnight UK time, not a business-hours deadline, so you can place the order online on the 28th. The table below lists each day from Christmas Eve to 2 January.
| Date | Delivery that day? | Last order for that day (before midnight UK time) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 24 December, Christmas Eve | Yes | Wednesday 23 December |
| Friday 25 December, Christmas Day | No, public holiday | None |
| Saturday 26 December, Boxing Day | No, public holiday | None |
| Sunday 27 December | No, no Sunday deliveries | None |
| Monday 28 December, substitute bank holiday | No, public holiday | None |
| Tuesday 29 December | Yes | Monday 28 December |
| Thursday 31 December | Yes | Wednesday 30 December |
| Friday 1 January, New Year's Day | No, public holiday | None |
| Saturday 2 January | Yes, except where a Scottish bank holiday applies | Friday 1 January |
When is the last order cutoff before the Christmas closure?
The last order that gets next-day delivery before the closure is Wednesday 23 December, placed before midnight UK time, for delivery on Thursday 24 December. The site suggests ordering two to three days ahead of Christmas, so 20 to 22 December is the safer window.
Midnight means UK time. In December the UK runs on GMT, which is 5 hours ahead of US Eastern time and 8 hours ahead of Pacific time. An order placed after 7 pm Eastern or 4 pm Pacific on the 23rd already falls on the 24th in London, so use the UK clock when you check the time.
An order placed on Thursday 24 December would target Friday 25, a closed day. The site's delivery rules don't cover that case, so if you miss the 23rd, contact the team before you pay.
Can flowers be delivered on New Year's Day in the UK?
No. New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday 1 January, a public holiday, so there is no delivery that day. The first delivery day is Saturday 2 January, so order before midnight UK time on Friday 1 January. Sunday 3 January has no deliveries.
Scotland also treats 2 January as a public holiday, so a recipient in Scotland may not get a Saturday delivery. If the flowers must arrive that weekend, choose a later date. Our Edinburgh delivery page covers the Scottish capital.
How do I send flowers to the UK for a Boxing Day or New Year delivery?
Before you pay, check these points:
- Use UK time for the cutoff, not your own clock.
- Pick a delivery date from the table, not a closed day.
- Give the recipient's full name, full address and phone number, so the florist can coordinate the delivery.
- Add your message. Every order includes a free printed card, and optional add-ons include a greeting card and balloons.
- Pay in USD by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. EUR and GBP are shown for reference only.
- Write a preferred time in the delivery instructions. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed.
Bouquets start at USD 63.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee. An arrangement such as the Harvest Gold Sunflower Mix is one option.
To order, browse the flowers category on flowersunitedkingdom.com, pick a delivery day from the table above, and check out before midnight UK time. Sending to London? See our London delivery page.
Frequently asked questions
Does FlowersUnitedKingdom deliver on Sundays during the holidays?
No. The site offers no Sunday deliveries at any time of year, so Sunday 27 December 2026 and Sunday 3 January 2027 are closed. Choose Monday to Saturday delivery days when you place your order.
Do I have to pay in pounds to send flowers to the UK from abroad?
No. Orders are charged in USD, and EUR and GBP are shown only for reference. You can pay with an international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal.
Can I include a Christmas message with my flower order?
Yes. Every order includes a free printed card with your message. You can also add a greeting card as an optional extra.
Is same-day flower delivery available in the UK over Christmas?
No. Same-day delivery is not offered at any time, so the earliest arrival is next-day delivery. Order before midnight UK time on a delivery day to get it.