Send Rakhi to the UK: London, Leicester and Birmingham Guide 2027

Indian families have been in Britain for generations, and Raksha Bandhan is celebrated from Southall to Leicester's Belgrave Road. Whether your brother moved to London last year or grew up in Birmingham, a rakhi from home still means a lot.

Delivery times to the UK

• Express Delivery: 4 to 6 working days after dispatch.
• Standard Delivery: 8 to 12 working days after dispatch.

For Raksha Bandhan on Tuesday, 17 August 2027, order Express by 5 August or Standard by 24 July.

Cities we deliver to most

• London: Southall, Wembley, Harrow, Hounslow, East Ham, Ilford, Croydon
• Leicester and the East Midlands
• Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Coventry
• Manchester, Bolton and Leeds
• Slough, Reading and the Thames Valley
• Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh), Wales (Cardiff) and Northern Ireland

Getting the UK address right

1. Write the full postcode, for example LE4 6AB or HA9 0WS. UK couriers sort almost entirely by postcode.
2. Add the flat number and building name if he lives in an apartment block.
3. Include a UK mobile number starting with +44.

Popular choices for the UK

UK families often order for several people at once: a rakhi set for brothers and cousins, a lumba for bhabhi and kids rakhis for the children. See the full UK collection, and check our last order dates for every country.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does it take to send rakhi from India to the UK?

Express Delivery takes 4 to 6 working days and Standard Delivery 8 to 12 working days after dispatch from Jaipur.

Do you deliver rakhi outside London?

Yes. We deliver to every UK postcode, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Will my brother in the UK have to pay anything on delivery?

Usually not for a rakhi. If UK customs charges any duty or fee, it is paid by the receiver.