What is the last date for posting Christmas cards abroad?
Sending items overseas?
| Service | Last recommended posting date |
|---|---|
| All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East, USA) | Monday 13 September |
| Middle East, Far East, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa | Friday 15 October |
| Canada and USA | Monday 1 November |
When’s the last post for Christmas?
Allow plenty of time for posting.
| Friday 17 December | Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 21 December | 1st Class 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail 24® Royal Mail Tracked 48®** |
| Wednesday 22 December | Royal Mail Tracked 24®** |
| Thursday 23 December | Special Delivery Guaranteed® |
What is the last 1st class posting day?
Tuesday 21 December
Tuesday 21 December is the last posting date for 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Royal Mail 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48®.
When should I send Christmas cards UK?
The ideal time to send out these cards would be in the first week of December. So, if you’re ordering your Christmas cards online, do this at least four to six weeks before the holiday season begins.
Is there post on Christmas Eve UK?
Royal Mail will still deliver post as normal today, Christmas Eve (December 24, 2021). This means there is one more chance you will receive something special in the post. There will also be collections, but if you choose to post on Christmas Eve you can expect delays.
Is it too early to send Christmas cards?
Be careful not to mail them too early — if Thanksgiving hasn’t graced 2021 yet, we’d suggest holding off on mailing your Christmas cards. But if you want to assure your cards arrive prior to Christmas — place them in the mail by or around December 10th (the closer to the 1st the better).
Is there post on 3rd January?
Normal service will run until New Years’ Eve but there will be no collections or deliveries on New Year’s Day (Saturday 1 January 2022), Sunday 2 January or Monday 3 January. Postal services will return to normal from Tuesday 4 January – except for Scotland, as it’s a public holiday.
Is there post on 29th December?
When are normal post services back? Normal services will resume on Wednesday, December 29. Despite this, Of Royal Mail’s 1,200 UK delivery offices, which is where mail is sorted, 23 of those are currently experiencing severe delays.
How long does it take for mail to reach UK from Australia?
Due to excellent postal links, parcels can be sent from Australia to the UK quickly and easily. Most shipping companies will deliver from Australia to the UK in around 5 days, with delivery unlikely to take longer than 9 days with any courier.
When do Australia Post Christmas packages need to arrive?
Australia Post has revealed the dates you need to have sent your parcels and cards by for them to arrive in time for December 25. Australia Post has revealed the dates you need to have sent your parcels and letters by for them to arrive in time for Christmas Day.
What is the Christmas delivery cut-off for Australia Post?
Australia Post Christmas delivery cut-off 1 New Zealand: Send Economy Air by 23 November 2020. Standard Post by 27 November 2020 2 USA: Send Economy Air by 9 November 2020. Standard Post by 16 November 2020 3 UK: Send Economy Air by 9 November 2020. Standard Post by 16 November 2020
When should you send your Christmas parcels this year?
“As we approach the busy Christmas period, we recommend sending your parcels and letters no later than these dates,” The cut-off for sending within the country is December 12 for normal post, while the Express Post delivery cut-off is December 19. Australia Post is urging Aussies to send their parcels earlier than other years.
What is the last day to post Royal Mail?
Last recommended posting date Royal Mail 2nd Class & 2nd Class Signed For Saturday 18 December Royal Mail 1st Class & 1st Class Signed For, Tuesday 21 December Parcelforce Worldwide express48, express48large** Wednesday 22 December Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Parcelforce Worldwide express24, AM, 9 & 10 Thursday 23 December