Now it’s December, the Post Office is gearing-up for a rush of parcels being sent for Christmas. But for those who are less organised, what are the last posting dates?
The Post Office is urging people to organise sending their Christmas parcels ahead of the expected busiest day at its branches on December 8.
A survey found more Brits are planning on sending festive gifts than last year – up from 20% to 33%. The poll also found that 34% think sending Christmas parcels and cards is an important festive tradition. However, just 33% plan to post their gifts and cards by early to mid-December, while 8% admit to sending everything in the week leading up to Christmas.
Post Office branches can be used to collect or drop off prepaid parcels, not only with Royal Mail and Parcelforce, but Amazon, DPD, DHL and Evri in selected branches as well.
Post Office mails and parcels director Candice Ohandjanian said: “This Christmas is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet, with nearly three quarters of Brits planning to buy the same number, or even more, gifts for loved ones than last year. And when it comes to sending those carefully chosen presents, the local Post Office remains the main place the public rely on to ensure they arrive safely.
“Whether it’s expert advice on international shipping, help with customs forms, finding the best delivery option, or simply a convenient spot to collect or drop off parcels, Post Office is here to make Christmas sending stress-free.”
Latest recommended posting dates via the Post Office. Its advice is to post early and avoid the rush.
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Royal Mail
2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For – Wednesday December 17
Tracked 48 – Friday December 19
1st Class and 1st Class Signed For – Saturday December 20
Tracked 24 – Monday December 22
Special Delivery Guaranteed – Tuesday December 23
DPD
Next Day and Next Day by 12
Most postcodes – Monday December 22
For these postcodes it is earlier
AB36-Ab38, FK17-FK21, IV1-IV62, KA27, KW1-KW14, PA20-PA33, PA35-PA38, PH19-PH50 – Saturday December 20
IV63, KA28 – Friday December 19
HS1-HS9, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-PA48, PA80, ZE1-ZE3 – Wednesday December 17
DPD Gold – Tuesday December 23
Evri
Standard Tracked – Friday December 19
Next Day Tracked – Monday December 22
