Last Christmas post dates for 1st class, 2nd and international mail

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The last release dates before Christmas are coming. (Image: Getty Images)

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Less than three weeks away from Christmas, do not miss the deadline to send holiday greetings and gifts to your loved ones by mail, in the UK and abroad.

The Royal Post delivers mail until Monday, December 23, but some of the last publication dates before Christmas are coming up next week. Make sure you know when the last recommended publication dates apply to the mail you need to send.

If you send mail abroad, Swiss Post recommends that you post your letters or parcels as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and ensure that they arrive at their destination on time.

Although you have a little more time to deposit your mail in a mailbox for shipments to the UK, it’s still worth sending envelopes and parcels as soon as you can to make sure They arrive quickly at a busy time of year for postal services.

Royal mail: Christmas dates

What is the last day for a second class post in the UK before Christmas?

The last day recommended for Royal Mail 2nd and 2nd class signed, destined for the United Kingdom, is Wednesday, December 18th.

Although nothing prevents you from posting a Christmas card or a gift after that date while keeping your fingers crossed so that it arrives on time, the 18 is the last date on which the Post Office advises you to send some something you want to arrive in time for Christmas Day.

You have up to a week before Christmas to send a mail by 2nd class mail to the UK. (Photo: Getty)

What is the last day of first class post in the UK before Christmas?

The last recommended date of publication for shipments sent via Royal Mail 1st Class and 1st Class signed by, Parcelforce Worldwide express48 and express48large is Friday, December 20th. Items posted after this date may not arrive in time for Christmas.

For those who leave things at the very last minute, you can send a message using Royal Mail Guaranteed Special Delivery, Parcelforce Worldwide Express24, AM, 9 & 10 until Monday, December 23 and it should arrive in time for Christmas – but this service is available at a higher price.

Even those who leave their Christmas preparations at the last minute have the opportunity to post their cards and gifts. (Photo: Getty)

What is the last recommended shipping date for addresses abroad?

The last recommended mailing date for sending mail abroad varies depending on the destination.

In case of sending mail to countries in Africa, the Middle East or Asia, the last recommended posting date is Monday, December 9th.

For Cyprus and Malta, the deadline is Tuesday 10 December and for Eastern Europe (except Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia), the deadline is Wednesday 11 December.

Those who send mail to Greece or Turkey have a little more time, the last publication date recommended for these countries being Thursday, December 12th.

Prepare your mail for it to be sent abroad in time to make sure it arrives before Christmas day. (Photo: Getty)

What is the last Christmas release date in Australia and New Zealand?

If you are planning to send greeting cards or gifts to the other side of the world, you have until Thursday December 12th to post your package to ensure its delivery to Australia or New Zealand in time for Christmas.

What is the last Christmas release date for Canada and the United States?

For Canada and the United States, the last recommended date of display before Christmas is Saturday, December 14th. However, as with all Christmas items, it is advisable to send your items as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Better to write and write these Christmas cards! (Photo: Getty)

What is the last Christmas publication date for European countries?

The last Christmas publication date for European countries such as France, Germany, Italy and Spain is below.

Last Christmas release dates for European countries

Saturday, December 14 – Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Poland, Italy

Monday, December 16th – Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

Wednesday, December 18th – Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg

For those who send messages through the Armed Forces Mail (BFPO), the deadline for sending mail to the BFPO Static is Friday, December 13th.

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