Royal mail posting deadlines
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has specific deadlines for posting letters and parcels to ensure they arrive on time for various events and holidays. Here are some key posting deadlines for Royal Mail:
Standard Post
- For UK destinations: 1-3 working days
- Last posting dates for standard post to UK destinations:
- 1st class: 18:00 (6:00 PM) on the day before posting
- 2nd class: 18:00 (6:00 PM) on the day before posting
- Last posting dates for standard post to UK destinations:
- For international destinations: 3-7 working days
- Last posting dates for standard post to international destinations:
- 1st class: 12:00 (noon) on the day before posting
- 2nd class: 12:00 (noon) on the day before posting
- Last posting dates for standard post to international destinations:
Special Delivery
- For UK destinations: 1 working day
- Last posting dates for Special Delivery to UK destinations:
- 12:00 (noon) on the day before posting
- Last posting dates for Special Delivery to UK destinations:
- For international destinations: 2-3 working days
- Last posting dates for Special Delivery to international destinations:
- 12:00 (noon) on the day before posting
- Last posting dates for Special Delivery to international destinations:
Christmas Posting Deadlines
- For UK destinations: 18th December (1st class) or 20th December (2nd class)
- For international destinations: 6th December (1st class) or 10th December (2nd class)
Other Holidays and Events
- For Valentine's Day (14th February): 7th February (1st class) or 11th February (2nd class)
- For Mother's Day (3rd Sunday in March): 24th February (1st class) or 28th February (2nd class)
- For Father's Day (3rd Sunday in June): 17th June (1st class) or 21st June (2nd class)
- For Halloween (31st October): 24th October (1st class) or 28th October (2nd class)
Please note that these deadlines are subject to change, and it's always best to check with Royal Mail or their website for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, these deadlines apply to standard post, Special Delivery, and other services, but may vary depending on the specific service and destination.