Christmas posting royal mail
The joys of sending Christmas gifts through Royal Mail!
To ensure your presents arrive on time, Royal Mail has specific deadlines for posting. Here are the key dates to keep in mind:
UK Mail
- 1st Class Mail: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 20th.
- 2nd Class Mail: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 14th.
International Mail
- Airmail: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 6th.
- Surface Mail: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is November 22nd.
Special Services
- Royal Mail Tracked 24: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 20th.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 20th.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm: Last posting date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 21st.
Additional Tips
- Make sure to check the Royal Mail website for any service disruptions or changes to their delivery schedules.
- Use a trackable service to keep an eye on your parcel's progress.
- Consider using a Royal Mail Click & Drop service to print your postage and send your parcel from a local post office.
- If you're sending a large or heavy item, you may need to use a special service or visit a post office to ensure it's processed correctly.
Remember to plan ahead, and don't leave your posting until the last minute. Happy sending!