Last posting dates for cards and parcels to be delivered in time for Christmas
Christmas time calls for posting cards and gifts to loved ones near and far.
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It's all well and good posting a card through your neighbour's door, but if you're sending cards and gifts a little further afield, it is recommended to check the last posting days, to make sure deliveries are made in time for Christmas Day.
Delivery companies – such as Royal Mail and Evri – have shared some advice on when best to post last-minute Christmas cards and parcels to give them the best chance of arriving in time for the big day.
Royal Mail
Monday, December 18 – 2nd Class, 2nd Class Signed For, and Royal Mail Tracked 48®*
Wednesday, December 20 – 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Royal Mail Tracked 24®*
Thursday, December 21 – Special Delivery Guaranteed®
Friday, December 22 – Special Delivery Guaranteed® (Guaranteed Saturday delivery for an extra fee)
*Royal Mail Tracked 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48® are not available to purchase at Post Office® branches.
Evri
Tuesday, December 19 – last day for courier collections
Wednesday, December 20 – send a parcel standard delivery from a ParcelShop by 11am
Thursday, December 21 – send a parcel next day delivery from a ParcelShop by 11am