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Do DHL Deliver on Saturday?

Expecting a DHL parcel this weekend? Here's whether they'll deliver on Saturday and which services are covered.

4 min readUpdated April 2025

Do DHL deliver on Saturday in the UK?

It depends on the service. DHL Express delivers on Saturdays for an additional fee, while DHL Parcel UK has more limited weekend coverage.

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DHL Express offers Saturday delivery as a premium add-on service
DHL Parcel UK may deliver on Saturdays in some areas but it's not guaranteed
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Standard DHL services typically run Monday to Friday only
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Sunday delivery is not offered by DHL in the UK

Quick answer

DHL Express offers Saturday delivery in the UK for an additional fee. DHL Parcel UK may deliver on Saturdays in some areas. Standard DHL services run Monday to Friday. Saturday delivery must typically be requested by the sender when booking the shipment.

Which DHL services cover Saturday delivery?

DHL Express Saturday - guaranteed Saturday delivery, must be selected at booking, carries an additional surcharge
DHL Express Time Definite - international shipments can add Saturday delivery in some regions
DHL Parcel UK - Saturday delivery is possible but depends on your area and the volume of parcels that week

Comparing carrier schedules? Find out whether DPD delivers on Saturday or check if UPS does Saturday delivery.

How to arrange Saturday delivery

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The sender must select "Saturday delivery" when booking the shipment
The shipment must be handed to DHL by the cut-off time on Friday
An additional surcharge applies (amount varies by service and weight)
Track your parcel using the DHL tracking number for live updates

As a recipient, you can't add Saturday delivery after the sender has booked. If you're expecting a parcel, contact the sender to check which service they used.

Tracking your Saturday delivery

Use your tracking number at dhl.co.uk/tracking or in the DHL app. Saturday deliveries show updated ETAs on Friday evening. You may receive an SMS or email with a delivery time window on Saturday morning.

Sending a parcel yourself? Learn how to send a parcel with DHL or find out how long international shipping takes.

What about Sunday delivery?

DHL does not offer Sunday delivery in the UK. If you need a Sunday delivery, consider other carriers like Amazon Logistics, DPD, or Royal Mail's tracked services which occasionally deliver on Sundays.

If DHL attempts delivery on Saturday and you're not home, they'll typically reattempt on the next working day (Monday). Check your tracking for options to redirect to a DHL ServicePoint for collection.

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Frequently asked questions

DHL Express offers Saturday delivery for an additional fee. DHL Parcel UK may deliver on Saturdays in some areas but it's not guaranteed.

Yes. DHL Express charges a surcharge for Saturday delivery. The amount varies based on the service type and parcel weight.

No. Saturday delivery must be arranged by the sender at the time of booking. Contact the sender to check the service used.

No. DHL does not offer Sunday delivery in the UK.

DHL will typically reattempt on the next working day (Monday). You may be able to redirect the parcel to a DHL ServicePoint for collection.

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