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Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2026Royal Mail and Parcelforce UK last posting dates - live countdown
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Royal Mail 2nd Class / 2nd Class Signed For: Thursday, 17 December 2026
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Posting cards and presents for Christmas? Each Royal Mail and Parcelforce service has its own last recommended posting date. Below are the 2026 last posting dates for UK deliveries, with a live countdown to the next cut-off and a link to find your nearest Post Office. Dates marked Estimated are based on last year's schedule and will be updated when the carrier announces its official 2026 dates. |
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Royal Mail Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026Last recommended days to ship for delivery before Christmas Day
Royal Mail usually confirms its Christmas last posting dates in the autumn. Until then, this year's dates are estimated from last year. Only Special Delivery Guaranteed offers guaranteed next-day delivery. Find a Post Office near you ›Parcelforce Worldwide Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026Last recommended days to ship for delivery before Christmas Day
Parcelforce Worldwide services can be sent from Post Office branches or booked online for collection. |
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Tips for Shipping Gifts on TimePost cards early: 2nd Class has the earliest last posting date of all UK services. If you buy postage at the Post Office counter rather than online, allow an extra day for international items. Royal Mail does not deliver on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, and many Post Office branches close early on Christmas Eve. Missed the date? Special Delivery Guaranteed is the safest last-minute option for UK deliveries. Heading to a post office or shipping store close to Christmas? Check our Christmas Eve store hours guide, as many locations close early. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the last posting date for Christmas 2026?For UK deliveries, the last recommended posting dates are 17 December for 2nd Class, 20 December for 1st Class and 23 December for Special Delivery Guaranteed. Does Royal Mail deliver on Boxing Day?No. Royal Mail does not deliver on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Is Special Delivery guaranteed before Christmas?Special Delivery Guaranteed is Royal Mail's only UK service with guaranteed next-day delivery, making it the safest last-minute option. When are Royal Mail's Christmas posting dates announced?Royal Mail usually confirms its last posting dates in the autumn. Until then, this page shows estimated dates based on last year. 
Latest News, Comments & Social Media Posts About Christmas Posting in the UK Latest Reddit Discussions About Royal Mail Christmas
Not long now till the Christmas mail cut off under dm26. Send your cards and gift by end of next week.
submitted by /u/Turbulent_Bear_6827 to r/royalmail [link] [comments] Sep 13, 2026
Christmas casual / holiday pay
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Royal Mail last posting dates for Christmas 2023 - full list for UK and overseas - Wales Online
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Last reviewed: 28 September 2026. Holiday shipping dates are the carriers' recommendations, not guarantees, and can change. Always confirm with the carrier before shipping. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the carriers listed.
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