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Last Posting Dates 2021
Last Posting Dates
Make sure you get all of your letters and parcels sent and delivered in time for Christmas 2021 with Parcel2Go!
We’ve been working hard with our couriers to provide you with the most up-to-date information on UK and International last posting dates - see the handy tables below!
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We will continue to update the information on this page regularly throughout the Christmas period.
Last Posting Dates in the UK
Next Day Delivery
Service | Date |
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DHL UK | 20/12/2021 |
DHL UK - Drop Off |
20/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
DPD Collection | 23/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off |
23/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
DX24 | 23/12/2021 |
Evri ParcelShop Next Day |
22/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Evri Postable Next Day |
22/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
InPost Lockers - Next Day | 22/12/2021 |
Next Day | 23/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide Express 24 | 23/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide Express 24 Drop Off |
23/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Parcelforce Worldwide Express AM | 23/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide Multi 12 Noon | 23/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide by 10am | 23/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide by 9am | 23/12/2021 |
UPS Express Saver® by 12pm | 23/12/2021 |
UPS Express® by 10.30am | 23/12/2021 |
2 Day Delivery
Service | Date |
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DX48 | 21/12/2021 |
Evri ParcelShop |
21/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Parcelforce Worldwide Express 48 | 22/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide Express 48 Drop Off |
22/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Parcelforce Worldwide Large 48 | 21/12/2021 |
UPS Standard | 21/12/2021 |
Yodel Direct | 21/12/2021 |
Evri ParcelShop |
21/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Evri ParcelShop Medium |
21/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Evri ParcelShop Postable |
21/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
Evri ParcelShop Small |
21/12/2021 Pre 12 p.m. |
InPost Lockers | 20/12/2021 |
3+ Day Delivery
Service | Date |
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Access Point™ to Access Point™ | 21/12/2021 |
Yodel Direct Economy | 20/12/2021 |
Evri Collection | 20/12/2021 |
Evri Collection Medium Parcel | 20/12/2021 |
Evri Collection Postable | 20/12/2021 |
Evri Collection Small Parcel | 20/12/2021 |
Evri Light and Large | 15/12/2021 |
Yodel Direct NI | 17/12/2021 |
Whistl | 17/12/2021 |
International Last Posting Dates
Express
Service | Date |
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DPD Air Express | 20/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off Express | 20/12/2021 |
FedEx International Priority® | 20/12/2021 |
TNT Express | 16/12/2021 |
UPS Express Saver® | 17/12/2021 |
UPS Express® | 21/12/2021 |
DPD Air Express | 16/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off Express | 17/12/2021 |
FedEx International Priority® | 15/12/2021 |
TNT Express | 21/12/2021 |
UPS Access Point™ | 22/12/2021 |
UPS Express Saver® | 21/12/2021 |
UPS Express Saver® - Multi Parcel | 21/12/2021 |
UPS Express® | 22/12/2021 |
Economy
Service | Date |
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DPD Air Classic | 14/12/2021 |
DPD Classic European | 16/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off Europe | 16/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off International | 14/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off Ireland | 17/12/2021 |
DPD Ireland | 17/12/2021 |
DPD Pickup | 22/12/2021 |
FedEx International Economy® | 16/12/2021 |
FX International Economy | 16/12/2021 |
Parcelforce - Global Priority Drop Shop | 15/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide - Euro Economy | 08/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide - Euro Economy Drop Shop | 08/12/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide - Global Priority | 15/12/2021 |
TNT Economy Express | 10/12/2021 |
UPS Access Point Euro™ | 15/12/2021 |
UPS Standard | 15/12/2021 |
UPS Standard® | 15/12/2021 |
DPD Air Classic | 14/12/2021 |
DPD Drop Off International | 14/12/2021 |
FedEx International Economy® | 14/12/2021 |
Parcelforce - Global Priority Drop Shop | 30/11/2021 |
Parcelforce Worldwide - Global Priority | 30/11/2021 |
TNT Economy Express | 15/12/2021 |
UPS Standard® | 17/12/2021 |
Super Economy
Service | Date |
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Evri International Collection | 08/12/2021 |
Evri International Parcelshop | 08/12/2021 |
Landmark Collection | 05/12/2021 |
Landmark Drop Shop | 05/12/2021 |
Canada Post via Landmark Collection | 01/12/2021 |
Canada Post via Landmark DropOff | 01/12/2021 |
Global Packet Collection | 07/12/2021 |
Global Packet Drop Shop | 07/12/2021 |
Global Parcel Collection | 07/12/2021 |
Global Parcel Drop Shop | 07/12/2021 |
Landmark Collection | 01/12/2021 |
Landmark Drop Shop | 01/12/2021 |
Landmark Global World Heavy | 01/12/2021 |
Recommended International Posting Dates
If you’re interested in booking an international shipping service at the cheapest postage rates, you’re in the right place! Please familiarise yourself with our recommended posting dates for our international destinations. These can be viewed in the table above.
In general, we advise you to send at least one month in advance of Christmas to ensure your international shipping gets to its destination on time.

Notice on International Shipping
Ongoing COVID restrictions, Post Brexit regulations for international sending, reduced air and freight capacity, high booking volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting courier transportation and local delivery across the globe, so please book your international shipping one month in advance.
Preparing Your Post
Getting your parcels to their destination safely and on time is our top priorty.
Find these handy guides below to help you get your post to their destination on time this Christmas.

Packaging Your Items
Make sure your xmas post is packaged correctly to avoid damage.

Enter the Correct Delivery Details
Be sure to label your parcel clearly; including postcode and a return address.

Get Your Postage Right
The cost of postage depends on the size of your item, so check the size and weight before you post.

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.
Unlike with drop-off services, there's no need to leave the house or the office to have your parcel dispatched.
Stay in the warmth this Christmas and book a parcel collection for the last post of 2021.
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 post, there are a few choices for you:

When is the final post date for Christmas?
The final posting date in the UK is 23rd December 2021. Use an express service to prevent any rush to post your parcel.
What is the last day to send Christmas cards?
The last day to send Christmas cards is 17th December. Christmas cards can be sent with Whistl in bulk.
What is the latest time post can be delivered?
The latest time post must be dropped off is 12p.m and the last collection is 5 p.m. If you have left it late to post for Christmas, please ensure you use a Parcelforce or DPD service for next day delivery.
What is the last posting date to Australia for Christmas?
The latest posting date to Australia is 21st December. If you're looking for urgent postage to Australia, TNT Express and UPS Express Saver can ensure parcel delivery to Australia from 1-4 days.
What is the last posting date to the USA for Christmas?
The latest posting date to the USA is 22nd December. If you're looking for urgent postage to the USA from the UK, FedEx World Express and UPS Express Saver can ensure shipping to the USA from 1-3 days.
What is the last day for posting to Ireland?
The last post for Ireland is 21st December. To ensure your parcel delivery gets there on time, use a service such as Fedex International Priority.
Live Help Opening Hours
LIVE HELP OPENING HOURS |
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Christmas Eve | Close at 14:00 |
Christmas Day | Closed |
Boxing Day | Closed |
Monday 27th December | Closed |
Tuesday 28th December | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wedenesday 29th December | Open at 07:00 - 24hours |
Thursday 30th December | Regular 24 hour service |
New Years Eve | Close at 17:00 |
New Years Day | Closed |
Sunday 2nd January | 09:00 - 17:00 |