Evri Super Sundays - drop off by 12pm for same day collection from your local ParcelShop.
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.
To check the status of your parcel, use Parcel2Go tracking for free to track your delivery.
Keep an eye on this page and our latest courier and service information to stay up to date with the last posting dates.
If you need to contact us, we’re always happy to help! Get in touch via our Help Centre.
You can view our Christmas opening hours at the bottom of this page.
Service | Date |
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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 |
Service | Date |
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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 | 20.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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Evri Collection | 21.12.2024 |
Evri Collection Postable | 21.12.2024 |
Yodel Direct Economy | 16.12.2024 |
Yodel Direct NI | 16.12.2024 |
Whistl | 13.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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UPS Access Point™ | 20.12.2024 |
UPS Express® | 20.12.2024 |
DPD Air Express | 17.12.2024 |
DPD Drop Off Express | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx International Priority® | 20.12.2024 |
UPS Express Saver® | 19.12.2024 |
TNT Express | 13.12.2024 |
FedEx International Priority® Drop Off | 20.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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Evri Ireland Economy Parcelshop | 12.12.2024 |
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® | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx Regional Economy® Drop Off | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx International Connect Plus® Drop Off | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx International Connect Plus® | 17.12.2024 |
UPS Access Point Euro™ | 12.12.2024 |
DPD Air Classic | 12.12.2024 |
DPD Tracked Mail Drop Off | 12.12.2024 |
FedEx Regional Economy® | 17.12.2024 |
UPS Standard® | 12.12.2024 |
FedEx International Economy® DropOff | 17.12.2024 |
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 | 6.12.2024 |
Parcelforce Worldwide - Euro Economy Drop Shop | 6.12.2024 |
Evri Europe Economy Parcelshop | 11.12.2024 |
Evri International Economy Parcelshop | 12.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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Evri Ireland Collection | 12.12.2024 |
Evri Europe Collection | 11.12.2024 |
Landmark Collection | 03.12.2024 |
Landmark Drop Shop | 03.12.2024 |
Evri Ireland Parcelshop | 12.12.2024 |
Evri Europe Parcelshop | 12.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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UPS Access Point™ | 20.12.2024 |
UPS Express® | 20.12.2024 |
DPD Air Express | 17.12.2024 |
DPD Drop Off Express | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx International Priority® | 20.12.2024 |
UPS Express Saver® | 19.12.2024 |
TNT Express | 13.12.2024 |
FedEx International Priority® Drop Off | 20.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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FedEx International Economy® | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx Regional Economy® Drop Off | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx International Connect Plus® Drop Off | 17.12.2024 |
FedEx International Connect Plus® | 17.12.2024 |
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® | 17.12.2024 |
UPS Standard® | 12.12.2024 |
FedEx International Economy® DropOff | 17.12.2024 |
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 | 12.12.2024 |
Service | Date |
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Evri International Collection | 12.12.2024 |
Landmark Collection | 03.12.2024 |
Landmark Drop Shop | 03.12.2024 |
Evri International Parcelshop | 12.12.2024 |
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 |
In the lead up to Christmas, when you drop your parcel off, Evri will collect it from your chosen ParcelShop any day of the week, including Sundays. This means if you drop off your parcel by 12 PM, it will be collected the same day - perfect for sending gifts quickly! The selected Sundays this year are:
1st December, 2024
8th December, 2024
15th December, 2024
Day | Time |
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Christmas Eve | Close at 17:00 p.m |
Christmas Day | Closed |
Boxing Day | Closed |
Friday 27th December | Open at 7:00 a.m |
Saturday 28th December | Regular 24 hour service |
Sunday 29th December | Regular 24 hour service |
Monday 30th December | Regular 24 hour service |
New Years Eve | Close at 17:00 p.m |
New Years Day | Closed |
Thursday 2nd January | Open at 7:00 a.m |
Friday 3rd January | Regular 24 hour service |
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.
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.
Book Express ServiceP2G 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.
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!
Get a Free QuoteGetting 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:
Make sure your Christmas post is packaged correctly to avoid damage.
Read our Packaging AdviceBe sure to label your parcel clearly, including postcode and a return address.
Look up Address or PostcodePostage costs depend on the size of your item, so check the size before you post.
Use Our Volume CalculatorIf 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.
Compare Collection ServicesIf 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.
The final posting date in the UK is 22nd December 2024. Use an express service to prevent any rush to post your parcel.
The last day to send Christmas cards is 13th December 2024. Christmas cards can be sent with Whistl in bulk.
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.
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.
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.
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.