Russian Post and the points of issue of marketplaces announced the schedule of work during the May holidays

In 2026, the May holidays will last six days. Russians will have a rest from 1 to 3 May and from 9 to 11 May. Many organizations are changing their work schedule these days for the convenience of citizens. For more information about how Russian Post and marketplaces will work during this period, see the Izvestia article.

The schedule of the SDEC delivery service during the May holidays

Some public and socially significant institutions continue to operate on holidays and weekends. SDEK was no exception. The company's pick-up points do not have a single work schedule, and the opening hours depend on the location and city.

During the period from May 1 to May 3, the branches will continue to operate as usual. All points will be open, with the exception of those where the reception or delivery of parcels is not provided for according to the established internal schedule: for example, if it is a day off on a certain day of the week, the press service of the SDEC told Izvestia.

However, there are changes in the work of the delivery service pick-up points from May 9 to May 11. So, on May 9, they will not work, this day has been declared a day off. On the remaining days — May 10 and May 11 — the branches will operate as usual. It is specified that on May 9, customers will not be able to accept only those points that have a day off on that day.

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The SDEC press service also reported that there are no additional restrictions on sending and delivering parcels during the May holidays. All operations will be performed in accordance with the company's current regulations.

Opening hours of Russian Post offices for the May holidays

The opening hours of Russian Post offices will change during the May holidays. As the company's press service told Izvestia, on May 1 and 9, most outlets across the country will not work, while round-the-clock branches, as well as those that issue orders from marketplaces, will continue to operate as usual. Thanks to this, customers will be able to continue using the services of the Russian Post.

Changes in the working hours of post offices will also occur during the holidays. So, on April 30 and May 8, the working day will be reduced by one hour, so customers should plan a visit in advance.

Adjustments to the work schedule will also affect delivery. During the holidays, postmen will not deliver parcels and periodicals. At the same time, socially significant payments will continue to be delivered according to a schedule agreed with the regional offices of the Social Fund of Russia, as well as taking into account the specifics of specific regions.

In addition, in order for customers to continue receiving pensions and benefits, mail, periodicals and orders from marketplaces, some offices may operate on a different schedule, the company added. You can check the current work schedule of specific branches on the official website or in the mobile application of the Russian Post.

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Opening hours of Yandex.Market pick-up points for the May holidays

During the May holidays, Yandex Market's order pick-up points will continue to operate as standard. The company's press service explained that the schedule does not change so that customers can pick up their orders on time. If the pick-up point is located in a shopping or business center with a different operating mode, the partner must notify the support service in advance.

The schedule of Ozon delivery points for the May holidays

During the May holidays, Ozon order pick-up points will continue to operate as standard. Their opening hours depend on the location and the city, there is no single schedule. The owners of the pick-up points can agree on an individual work schedule for certain reasons, for example, due to the specifics of the location.

The Ozon press service noted that online shopping volumes usually increase during the holidays. However, this will not affect the operation of pick-up points, and customers will be able to receive their orders quickly, the press service stressed.

Opening hours of Wildberries pick-up points

The May holidays also did not affect the operation of the Wildberries marketplace pick-up points. Despite the holidays, they will remain open and will continue to receive customers as usual. As a rule, the opening hours of Wildberries pick-up points vary depending on the city and location of the point.