Helping you take care of Christmas
Christmas is our busiest time of year. To make your visit as quick as possible we’re advising all customers to post early to avoid the rush. Or, if possible, try to visit us at a quieter time.
Ask your local branch about their specific quieter times. Or use our branch finder to find out if a branch is open at the weekend, early in the morning or later in the evening.
Need to leave it to the last minute? We’re still here for you. Check the latest recommended posting dates for all services within the UK and abroad below. Please note, they’re correct at the time of publishing but, may be subject to change.
Please note: all of our Christmas 2021 last posting dates have now passed. We’ll post our dates for 2022 here next winter so check back early.
Sending to UK addresses
Here are the latest recommended posting dates for all services to UK addresses.
| Service | Last recommended posting date |
|---|---|
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Royal Mail 2nd Class & 2nd Class Signed For |
Saturday 18 December |
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Royal Mail 1st Class & 1st Class Signed For, |
Tuesday 21 December |
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Parcelforce Worldwide express48, express48large** |
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Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Parcelforce Worldwide express24, AM, 9 & 10 |
** express48large is only available in certain Post Office branches. Please contact your local branch for special availability.
Sending items overseas?
If you’re sending mail abroad, post early to avoid disappointment. Here are the latest recommended posting dates to different destinations for each international service.
More international options
Parcelforce Worldwide offers a range of international delivery services to over 220 countries.
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