Make a note of these recommended last posting dates for guaranteed delivery before Christmas to ensure you’re not caught out this year!
- Saturday 19 December for 2nd Class mail and Royal Mail Signed For
- Monday 21 December for 1st Class mail and Royal Mail Signed For
- Wednesday 23 December Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed only
For other destinations, click here.
Additionally, you might find the information below useful for collections and deliveries between Christmas and the New Year.
We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year!
| Date | Collections and Deliveries |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve Thursday 24 December | normal deliveries; ‘Saturday style’ collections |
| Christmas Day Friday 25 December | no deliveries or collections |
| Boxing Day Saturday 26 December | no deliveries or collections |
| Sunday 27 December | no deliveries or collections |
| Monday 28 December (Bank Holiday) | no deliveries or collections |
| Tuesday 29 December | normal deliveries and collections |
| Wednesday 30 December | normal deliveries and collections |
| New Year’s Eve Thursday 31 December | normal deliveries; ‘Saturday style’ collections |
| New Year’s Day Friday 1 January (Bank Holiday) | no deliveries or collections |
| Saturday 2 January (Bank Holiday in Scotland) | normal deliveries and collections (excluding Scotland) |
| Sunday 3 January | no deliveries or collections |
| Monday 4 January | normal deliveries and collections |
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