What are the last postal dates for Christmas?

What are the last postal dates for Christmas?

As always our advice is try to post early if you can….Sending to UK addresses.

Service Last recommended posting date
Royal Mail 2nd Class & 2nd Class Signed For Saturday 18 December
Royal Mail 1st Class & 1st Class Signed For, Tuesday 21 December
Parcelforce Worldwide express48, express48large** Wednesday 22 December

Is the post collected on Christmas Eve?

Royal Mail will still be operating deliveries and collections as normal on Christmas Eve this year.

What is the last day for 2nd class Christmas post?

Saturday 18 December
The last posting date for second class post, sent with Royal Mail, is Saturday 18 December.

When should you post Christmas cards?

To guarantee a timely arrival, you should order your printed Christmas cards four to six weeks before Thanksgiving, which ensures you won’t run into any rush fees and allows a bit of padding for any unexpected delays. Once your order of printed Christmas cards arrives, plan to send them out the first week of December.

Is there post on 28th December?

We deliver and collect your mail on most days of the year, including Saturdays….Service update – public holidays.

Date Holiday
Monday 27 December Due to Christmas Day on Saturday No collections or deliveries
Tuesday 28 December Due to Boxing Day on Sunday No collections or deliveries

Can I send chocolate to Australia?

Re: Can I send chocolate to Australia? You can send anything just be clear on the customs declaration what it is and you’ll be fine. Chocolate is not a problem generally.

Is there post on Christmas Eve UK?

Is post delivered on Christmas Eve? Yes, there will be deliveries on Christmas Eve, which is a Friday this year. You can find more information here. There will also be collections, but if you post something on Christmas Eve you can expect a delay.

Is there post on bank holidays?

We deliver and collect your mail on most days of the year, including Saturdays. However, we don’t usually deliver or collect on bank and public holidays.

Does Royal Mail deliver Christmas Eve?

Is it safe to send Xmas cards during Covid?

Sending Christmas cards won’t lead to COVID spread, says Leicester academic. A Leicester academic has advised it is safe to send Christmas cards this year to friends and loved ones, as the risk of COVID-19 infection is “low”.

Is it rude not to send Christmas cards?

Is It OK to Stop Sending Someone a Christmas Card? There’s no rudeness inherent in dropping someone from your card list, especially if you’re sending standard cards instead of email cards. Money is hard to come by this year, so if you’ve been thinking about trimming names off your list, this will be a good time.

Is there any post on 27th December?

However, we don’t usually deliver or collect on bank and public holidays….Service update – public holidays.

Date Holiday
Monday 27 December Due to Christmas Day on Saturday No collections or deliveries
Tuesday 28 December Due to Boxing Day on Sunday No collections or deliveries

What days are no collections on Christmas Day 2019?

Summer Bank Holiday No collections or deliveries Saturday 25 December Christmas Day No collections or deliveries Sunday 26 December Boxing Day No collections or deliveries Monday 27 December Due to Christmas Day on Saturday No collections or deliveries Tuesday 28 December Due to Boxing Day on Sunday No collections or deliveries > Back to top

What is the Royal Mail’s Christmas mail schedule for 2019?

Date Royal Mail Services; Saturday 19 December: Normal deliveries and Saturday collections: Sunday 20 December: No deliveries or collections: Monday 21 December: Normal deliveries and collections: Tuesday 22 December: Normal deliveries and collections: Wednesday 23 December: Normal deliveries and collections: Christmas Eve Thursday 24 December

How many Christmas stamps were made in 1962?

Anticipating a huge demand for the new Christmas stamp, the department had 350 million printed — the larg­est number produced for a special stamp until that time. The red and green 4-cent stamps featured a wreath, two candles, and the words “Christmas 1962.”

What do I need for Christmas 2021 from Royal Mail?

Everything you need for Christmas 2021 from Royal Mail: • How to send your letters and parcels safely. If you’re out when we try to deliver, you have the option to collect your post from your local Delivery Office. Some of these offices will have extended opening hours over the Christmas period.