There’s not long now until Christmas, as people up and down the country are doing their final preparations. If you have loved ones far away or are still waiting to receive your deliveries, you’ll be aware of the countdown to the big day.
The Post Office has already urged customers to “check the last recommended posting dates for domestic mail services” to avoid missing out. Couriers including Royal Mail, DPD, Yodel and Evri have all laid out their own final posting dates to ensure arrival for Christmas. However, each company vary and dates are subject to change.
It is always recommended to post as early as possible to battle any last minute worries, but if you have left it until now do not fear. We have rounded up the final posting dates for each of the large postal companies and there’s still time.
Royal Mail
Royal Mail Tracked 48 – Friday December 19
Royal Mail 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For – Saturday December 20
Royal Mail Tracked 24 – Monday December 22
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed – Tuesday December 23
Parcelforce Worldwide
Express48 and Express 48 Large – Friday December 19
Express10 and ExpressAM – Saturday December 20
Express24 – Monday December 22
DPD
2Day – Saturday December 20
Next Day and Next Day by 12pm – Monday December 22
DPD Gold – Tuesday December 23
Evri
Standard – Friday December 19
Next Day – Monday December 22
Yodel
Yodel delivery – Friday December 19 (last day to send any parcels with Yodel to be delivered before Christmas Day)
Amazon
Amazon deliveries vary depending on the item. Last year, the cut off for the cheapest delivery was Friday December 19 for non-Prime members. The last date for express delivery is Tuesday December 23, but this can depend on the item.
UPS
UPS Express [international] – Friday December 19
UPS UK Next Day – Collection on the Tuesday December 23 with delivery on Christmas Eve.
FedEx
FedEx International Express [international] – Friday December 19
FedEx UK Next Day – Sunday December 21
