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Last Posting Dates 2024

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Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2024

To ensure your parcels arrive in time for Christmas, book by 20th December for collection on 21st December. Or for drop off services, drop your parcel off before 12 PM on 21st December to guarantee your Christmas gifts arrive on time.

Find the last posting dates for all couriers below to make sure your letters and parcels are delivered in time for Christmas 2024 with Parcel2Go!

We’ve been working hard with our couriers to bring you the most up-to-date information on Christmas delivery dates for both UK and international shipping. Find last posting dates for the UK, Europe and the Rest of the World in our handy tables.

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P2G Top Tips: We are working hard with couriers to make sure services are operating as smooth as possible. Keep up to date on service times here and we will continue to update the information on this page regularly throughout the Christmas period. We suggest sending as soon as you can to guarantee your parcel arrives on time.

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Next Day Delivery

Service

Date

UPS Express Saver® by 12pm

20.12.2024

UPS Express® by 10.30am

20.12.2024

UPS Access Point

20.12.2024

FedEx Next Day Drop Off & Collection

20.12.2024

DHL UK

20.12.2024

Evri ParcelShop Next Day

21.12.2024 Before 12 PM

Evri Postable Next Day

21.12.2024 Before 12 PM

Parcelforce Worldwide Express 24 Drop Off & Collection

20.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide Express AM

20.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide Multi 12 Noon

20.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide by 10am

20.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide by 9am

20.12.2024

Royal Mail 24 Tracked Small Drop Off & Collection

21.12.2024

Royal Mail 24 Tracked Medium Drop Off & Collection

21.12.2024

DPD Collection

19.12.2024

DPD Drop Off

19.12.2024

DPD Pickup

19.12.2024

DPD Drop Off Small

19.12.2024

DX24

20.12.2024

2 Day Delivery

Service

Date

UPS® Standard

19.12.2024

FedEx UK Drop Off

19.12.2024

FedEx Economy - Collection

19.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide Express 48 Drop Off & Collection

19.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide Large 48

19.12.2024

Evri ParcelShop

20.12.2024

Evri ParcelShop Postable

20.12.2024

Royal Mail 48 Tracked Small Drop Off & Collection

20.12.2024

Royal Mail 48 Tracked Medium Drop Off & Collection

20.12.2024

Yodel Direct

18.12.2024

InPost Lockers

18.12.2024

DX48

19.12.2024

DX Freight

19.12.2024

3+ Day Delivery

Service

Date

Evri Collection

21.12.2024

Evri Collection Postable

21.12.2024

Yodel Direct Economy

17.12.2024

Yodel Direct NI

17.12.2024

Whistl

13.12.2024

Express

Service

Date

UPS Access Point™

20.12.2024

UPS Express®

18.12.2024

DPD Air Express

17.12.2024

DPD Drop Off Express

17.12.2024

FedEx International Priority®

17.12.2024

UPS Express Saver®

13.12.2024

TNT Express

13.12.2024

FedEx International Priority® Drop Off

13.12.2024

Economy

Service

Date

Evri Ireland Economy Parcelshop

13.12.2024

DPD Drop Off Ireland

13.12.2024

DPD Ireland

13.12.2024

DPD Pickup Europe

13.12.2024

DPD Classic European

17.12.2024

DPD Drop Off Europe

13.12.2024

FedEx International Economy®

13.12.2024

FedEx Regional Economy® Drop Off

12.12.2024

UPS Access Point Euro™

12.12.2024

DPD Air Classic

12.12.2024

DPD Tracked Mail Drop Off

12.12.2024

FedEx Regional Economy®

12.12.2024

UPS Standard®

12.12.2024

FedEx International Economy® DropOff

12.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked Drop Off & Collection

12.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed Drop Off & Collection

12.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed Large Letter Drop Off

12.12.2024

Royal Mail International Large Letter Tracked Drop Off & Collection

12.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed Heavier Drop Off & Collection

12.12.2024

DPD Air Classic

11.12.2024

DPD Drop Off International

11.12.2024

TNT Economy Express

6.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide - Channel Islands

6.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide - Euro Economy

5.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide - Euro Economy Drop Shop

5.12.2024

Evri Europe Economy Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Evri International Economy Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Super Economy

Service

Date

Evri International Collection

05.12.2024

Evri Ireland Collection

05.12.2024

Evri Europe Collection

05.12.2024

Landmark Collection

03.12.2024

Landmark Drop Shop

03.12.2024

Evri International Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Evri Ireland Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Evri Europe Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Express

Service

Date

UPS Access Point™

20.12.2024

UPS Express®

18.12.2024

DPD Air Express

17.12.2024

DPD Drop Off Express

17.12.2024

FedEx International Priority®

17.12.2024

UPS Express Saver®

13.12.2024

TNT Express

13.12.2024

FedEx International Priority® Drop Off

13.12.2024

Economy

Service

Date

FedEx International Economy®

13.12.2024

FedEx Regional Economy® Drop Off

12.12.2024

Parcelforce - Global Priority Drop Shop

12.12.2024

Parcelforce Worldwide - Global Priority

12.12.2024

DPD Tracked Mail Drop Off

12.12.2024

FedEx Regional Economy®

12.12.2024

UPS Standard®

12.12.2024

FedEx International Economy® DropOff

12.12.2024

DPD Air Classic

11.12.2024

DPD Drop Off International

11.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked Drop Off & Collection

10.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed Drop Off & Collection

10.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed Large Letter Drop Off

10.12.2024

Royal Mail International Large Letter Tracked Drop Off & Collection

10.12.2024

Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed Heavier Drop Off & Collection

10.12.2024

TNT Economy Express

06.12.2024

Evri International Economy Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Super Economy

Service

Date

Evri International Collection

05.12.2024

Landmark Collection

03.12.2024

Landmark Drop Shop

03.12.2024

Evri International Parcelshop

31.11.2024

Canada Post via Landmark Drop Off & Collection

31.11.2024

Landmark Canada Post Heavy

31.11.2024

Landmark Global World Heavy

31.11.2024

Global Packet Drop Shop & Collection

21.11.2024

Global Parcel Drop Shop & Collection

21.11.2024

Live Help Opening Hours

Day

Time

Christmas Eve

Close at 17:00 p.m

Christmas Day

Closed

Boxing Day

Closed

Friday 27th December

Open at 7:00 a.m

Thursday 28th December

Regular 24 hour service

Friday 29th December

Regular 24 hour service

Saturday 30th December

Regular 24 hour service

New Years Eve

Close at 17:00 p.m

New Years Day

Closed

Tuesday 2nd January

Open at 7:00 a.m

Wednesday 3rd January

Regular 24 hour service

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Last Posting Dates in the UK

If you plan to use a collection service, please book your collection the day before the last posting date shown. For drop off services, make sure it is dropped off by the time stated by each courier to be sure your parcel is delivered on time.

Whether you need to know the last first class post before Christmas UK or the last date for second class post in the UK, we’ve got all bases covered. We offer a range of next day, express and other timed delivery services in the weeks running up to the end of 2023.

P2G Top Tips:

If you need urgent parcel delivery in the run up to the festive period, we advise using UPS and FedEx to have your parcel delivered in 1-3 days without delays.

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Recommended International Posting Dates

If you're leaving it late but still want to send gifs your loved ones overseas, you're in safe hands with Parcel2Go! The last shipping to popular destinations such as USA, Australia and Canada is the 20th December. Any shipment made overseas after this date will be delivered after Christmas, so it's important to always leave plenty of time for your gifts to arrive!

Wondering what the last shipping date is for a specific country? Get a quote with Parcel2Go, choose from our variety of international shipping services and see how quickly we can send your parcels across the world!

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Avoid Delays to Your Delivery

Getting your parcels to their destination safely and on time is our top priority. Make sure you ship before last posting dates 2024 and avoid any unnecessary delays by:

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Packaging Your Items

Make sure your Christmas post is packaged correctly to avoid damage.

Read our Packaging Advice
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Enter Delivery Details

Be sure to label your parcel clearly, including postcode and a return address.

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Get Your Postage Right

Postage costs depend on the size of your item, so check the size before you post.

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Use Collection & Avoid the Queues

If you're in a rush to post a parcel in time for Christmas, avoid the queues and delays by using one of our collection services. We can have your parcel collected from your home or office.

Unlike with drop-off services, door to door delivery means there's no need to leave the house or the office to have your parcel dispatched.

Book your parcel collection to stay ahead of last posting dates 2024.

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Top Tips for Posting Before Going Away

If you're planning on being away for the festive period and in a rush to send your last posting dates parcels, you have a few options:

  • Use an express service to guarantee that your parcels get to their destination by the next day.

  • If you’re travelling to another area in the UK, don’t worry. You can drop off your parcel at a number of locations throughout the country.

  • Rebook your collection if you're going to miss your parcel delivery to a time that suits you better.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the last UK posting date for Christmas 2024?

The final posting date in the UK is 22nd December 2024. Use an express service to prevent any rush to post your parcel.

What's the last day for posting Christmas cards?

The last day to send Christmas cards is 13th December 2024. Christmas cards can be sent with Whistl in bulk.

Is post delivered on Christmas Eve?

There will be post delivered on Christmas Eve 2024, but there may be restrictions. Make sure to send your parcels before the 22nd December 2024 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

Is there any post on the 27th December?

Yes, parcel delivery will operate as usual from December 27th to 31st. However, since December 28th and 29th fall on a weekend in 2024, you'll need to book a weekend courier for deliveries on those days.

What is the last posting date to Australia for Christmas?

The latest posting date to Australia is 20th December. If you're looking for urgent postage to Australia, TNT Express and UPS Express can ensure parcel delivery to Australia from 1-4 days.

What are the last posting dates for the USA?

The latest posting date to the USA is 20th December. If you're looking for urgent postage to the USA from the UK, TNT Express and UPS Express can ensure shipping to the USA from 1-3 days.