Last Chance to Post Your Christmas Mail on Time!
It’s crunch time for Christmas letters and parcels. Send your gifts early or risk disappointment as the festive deadline looms. Get your pressies to friends, family, and customers before Santa’s sleigh takes off!
UK Christmas Posting Deadlines
- Friday 18th December: 2nd Class & 2nd Class Signed For
- Monday 21st December: 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For & Royal Mail Tracked 48*
- Tuesday 22nd December: Royal Mail Tracked 24*
- Wednesday 23rd December: Special Delivery Guaranteed
*Tracked 24 and 48 services aren’t sold at Post Office branches.
International Posting Cut-Offs
Planning to send Christmas cheer overseas? Better act fast:
- International Economy: Too late for Canada, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey, USA, Middle & Far East, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, and most non-European destinations.
- Western Europe: Last chance is Monday 16th November.
International Standard & Tracking Deadlines Friday 4th DecemberAustralia, New Zealand Wednesday 9th DecemberAfrica, Asia, Caribbean, Central & South America, Far & Middle East Thursday 10th DecemberCanada, Cyprus, Malta Friday 11th DecemberGreece, Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia), Turkey Saturday 12th DecemberCzech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, USA Wednesday 16th DecemberAustria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland Friday 18th DecemberBelgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg
HM Forces Mail Deadlines
- Monday 30th November: Airmail to Operational HM Forces
- Monday 7th December: Airmail to Static HM Forces
Important Tips
- Dates are accurate at time of publishing, but always check Royal Mail’s official site before posting.
- Post early to avoid Christmas heartbreak!
