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Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2018
Christmas is on the frost-speckled horizon, which means the time has once again come to start sending gifts far and wide – to friends, family and loved ones. Navigating the rush of the Christmas post can be tricky; that’s why we’ve pulled together all the information you could possibly need regarding Christmas posting dates.
So, if you haven’t started your festive shopping yet, knowing our couriers' last posting dates for Christmas delivery is a must!
Last Post for Christmas: Save the Dates!
As always, we’ve produced a comprehensive list of all the Xmas posting dates for you to stick in your calendar. For all the latest carrier and service information on last posting dates, keep an eye on Parcel2Go.com, which will be updated regularly throughout the festive period.
Ways to send
Both collection and drop-off courier services are available in the run up to Christmas. However, since courier networks experience an extra surge of deliveries in December, collection times can sometimes be affected.
To ensure you make the last day for Christmas post, get you parcels to the courier in plenty of time on the day. We advise selecting a drop-off service for your Christmas delivery.
Find Your Nearest Drop-Off Point
What’s the Last Day for Christmas Post?
Let’s face it, some of us just aren’t great at planning ahead.
Luckily, we offer a range of express and timed delivery services in the weeks running up to Christmas. This way, if you find that time is running out, you can book a speedier service to ensure your loved ones don’t miss out on Christmas morning.
| Live Help Opening Hours | |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Close at 17:00 |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Closed |
| Thursday 27th December | Open at 07:00 - 24hrs |
| Friday 28th December | Regular 24 hour service |
| Saturday 29th December | Regular 24 hour service |
| Sunday 30th December | Regular 24 hour service |
| New Years Eve | Close at 17:00 |
| New Years Day | Closed |
| Wednesday 2nd January | Open at 07:00 - 24hrs |
| Thursday 3rd January | Regular 24 hour service |
We Beat Royal Mail Christmas Posting Dates and Prices!
Left it until the last minute? Need to get a gift to a loved one overseas and in a hurry? Look no further than Parcel2Go. Not only are our services significantly cheaper than either the Royal Mail or the Post Office, our last posting dates are later too!
See for Yourself
Below, we’ve compared Royal Mail's last posting dates to those offered on Parcel2Go.com. Offering more flexibility and later last postage dates to the sender, Parcel2Go gives you more time to get your last-minute Christmas shopping done.
Compare International Pricing
| Country | Parcel2Go Price | Royal Mail Price* | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | £25.10 | £45.45 | 44% |
| Philippines | £28.11 | £53.50 | 47% |
| India | £16.69 | £67.10 | 75% |
| Australia | £21.09 | £53.50 | 60% |
| Greece | £17.15 (exc VAT) | £41.10 | 58% |
| New Zealand | £28.65 | £53.50 | 46% |
| Pakistan | £21.70 | £67.10 | 67% |
| Malaysia | £18.51 | £53.50 | 65% |
| China | £27.85 | £53.50 | 48% |
| Hungary | £16.36 (exc VAT) | £57.18 | 71% |
| USA | £22.25 | £47.35 | 53% |
| Canada | £22.15 | £47.35 | 53% |
| Poland | £12.90 (exc VAT) | £45.42 | 71% |
| Sweden | £17.63 (exc VAT) | £45.42 | 61% |
| Portugal | £17.45 (exc VAT) | £41.10 | 57% |
| UAE | £14.83 | £67.10 | 78% |
| Hong Kong | £18.15 | £53.50 | 66% |
| Italy | £17.13 (exc VAT) | £41.10 | 58% |
| Spain | £17.45 (exc VAT) | £41.10 | 57% |
| Germany | £10.55 (exc VAT) | £37.80 | 72% |
| Netherlands | £13.85 (exc VAT) | £36.54 | 62% |
| Belgium | £12.75 (exc VAT) | £36.54 | 65% |
| Ireland | £11.35 (exc VAT) | £16.68 | 32% |
| France | £13.45 (exc VAT) | £37.80 | 64% |
| Northern Ireland | £8.55 (exc VAT) | £12.12 | 29% |
Compare International Last Posting Dates
| Country | Parcel2Go | Royal Mail* | Extra Days to Send |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 7th December 2018 | 7th December 2018 | 0 |
| Philippines | 13th December 2018 | 7th December 2018 | 6 |
| India | 14th December 2018 | 7th December 2018 | 7 |
| Australia, New Zealand, Greece | 17th December 2018 | 7th December 2018 | 10 |
| Pakistan, Malaysia | 17th December 2018 | 10th December 2018 | 7 |
| China, Hungary | 18th December 2018 | 7th December 2018 | 11 |
| USA, Canada, Poland | 18th December 2018 | 14th December 2018 | 4 |
| Sweden | 18th December 2018 | 15th December 2018 | 3 |
| Portugal | 18th December 2018 | 17th December 2018 | 1 |
| UAE | 19th December 2018 | 4th December 2018 | 15 |
| Hong Kong | 19th December 2018 | 7th December 2018 | 12 |
| Italy | 19th December 2018 | 14th December 2018 | 5 |
| Spain | 19th December 2018 | 17th December 2018 | 2 |
| Germany, Netherlands | 20th December 2018 | 17th December 2018 | 3 |
| Belgium, Ireland, France | 20th December 2018 | 18th December 2018 | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 21st December 2018 | 18th December 2018 | 3 |
UK Last Posting Dates
Next Day Delivery
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Collect+ | 18th December 2018 |
| DPD Drop off | 20th December 2018 |
| UPS Access Point | 21st December 2018 |
| DX 24 | 20th December 2018 |
| TNT UK Express | 21st December 2018 |
| Yodel 24 | 20th December 2018 |
| UPS Next Day | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Express 24 Drop Off | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Express 24 | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Express AM | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Multi 12 Noon | 21st December 2018 |
| TNT UK 10:00 Express | 21st December 2018 |
| TNT UK Saturday Express | 21nd December 2018 |
| TNT UK 09:00 Express | 21st December 2018 |
| Palletforce Next Day | 21st December 2018 |
| InPost 24 | 20th December 2018 |
| Yodel Xpress Pack 24 | 20th December 2018 |
| DHL | 21st December 2018 |
| UK Mail | 21st December 2018 |
| UPS by 12 pm | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Worldwide by 10 | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Worldwide by 9 | 21st December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Large 24 | 21st December 2018 |
2 Day Delivery
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| MyHermes Parcelshop | 18th December 2018 |
| DX 48 | 19th December 2018 |
| Yodel 48 | 19th December 2018 |
| UPS Standard | 20th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Express 48 Drop Off | 20th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Express 48 | 20th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Large | 20th December 2018 |
| Palletforce 48 | 20th December 2018 |
| InPost 48 | 19th December 2018 |
| Yodel Xpress Pack 48 | 19th December 2018 |
| TNT UK Standard | 20th December 2018 |
3+ Day Delivery
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Hermes UK Economy | 18th December 2018 |
| Collect+ Ecomony | 18th December 2018 |
| Access Point to Access Point | 19th December 2018 |
| Yodel Northern Ireland | 14th December 2018 |
| Yodel Highlands & Islands | 14th December 2018 |
| Hermes Light & Large | 18th December 2018 |
| Letters and Small Parcels by Whistl | 18th December 2018 |
Europe Last Posting Dates
Express
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| TNT Express | 20th December 2018 |
| UPS Express Saver | 20th December 2018 |
| FX World Express | 20th December 2018 |
| UPS Express | 20th December 2018 |
| DPD Express Classic | 20th December 2018 |
Economy
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| DPD Drop off | 18th December 2018 |
| DPD European Classic | 18th December 2018 |
| UPS Access Point Euro | 18th December 2018 |
| UPS Standard | 18th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Euro Priorty Drop | 18th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Euro Priorty | 18th December 2018 |
| FX World Economy | 19th December 2018 |
| DPD Air Classic | 14th December 2018 |
| TNT Economy Express | 19th December 2018 |
Super Economy
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| MyHermes International | 14th December 2018 |
| Hermes International | 14th December 2018 |
| Asendia Drop Shop | 11th December 2018 |
| Asendia | 11th December 2018 |
| OCS Dropshop | 11th December 2018 |
| OCS | 11th December 2018 |
| Global Courier - Drop | 11th December 2018 |
| Global Courier | 11th December 2018 |
| Nightline | 14th December 2018 |
| Landmark Drop Shop | 3rd December 2018 |
| Landmark | 1st December 2018 |
| DPD Direct | 14th December 2018 |
| B2C Europe Collection | 11th December 2018 |
| B2C Europe Drop | 11th December 2018 |
Non-European Last Posting Dates
Express
| Service | Dates |
|---|---|
| TNT Express | 17th December 2018 |
| UPS Express Saver | 17th December 2018 |
| FX World Express | 17th December 2018 |
| UPS Express | 18th December 2018 |
| UPS Access Point | 18th December 2018 |
| DPD Air Express | 17th December 2018 |
Economy
| Service | Dates |
|---|---|
| DPD Drop off International | 12th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Global Priorty | 13th December 2018 |
| Parcelforce Global Priorty Drop | 13th December 2018 |
| FX World Economy | 13th December 2018 |
| DPD Air Classic | 13th December 2018 |
| TNT Economy Express | 13th December 2018 |
| Direct Entry - Dropshop | 13th December 2018 |
Super Economy
| Service | Last Posting Dates |
|---|---|
| Asendia Drop Shop | 7th December 2018 |
| Asendia | 7th December 2018 |
| OCS - Dropshop | 11th December 2018 |
| OCS | 11th December 2018 |
| Global Courier - Drop | 7th December 2018 |
| Global Courier | 7th December 2018 |
| Impact Express - Drop | 7th December 2018 |
| Impact Express | 7th December 2018 |
| Landmark Drop Shop | 3rd December 2018 |
| Landmark | 3rd December 2018 |
If you need any more information about sending in time for Xmas, you can check out our support pages - there's sales tips and packaging advice galore - or alternatively get in touch with one of our online advisors at the Help Centre.
* Pricing and dates compared to ParcelForce Worldwide.