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With Christmas fast approaching once again, many Bedfordshire residents will be looking to mail their loved ones presents and cards for Christmas.
Last year, due to various Covid-19 restrictions still in place in the UK, many people relied on the postal service to get their presents to their friends and family, meaning Royal Mail was placed under intense pressure to get parcels out on time.
This year, while all restrictions have eased, Royal Mail is urging all residents to get their post sent off as soon as they’re able to in order for it to arrive before the big day on December 25.
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A list of key dates has been released by Royal Mail detailing the last recommended posting dates that will arrive by Christmas Day.
- Friday December 17 – packages should be posted as usual through Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy
- Saturday December 18 – packages sent second class, second class signed for and Royal Mail 48 will arrive by Christmas Day
- Tuesday December 21 – Only packages sent first class, first class signed for, Royal Mail 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48, will arrive by Christmas Day
- Wednesday December 22 – only packages sent by Royal Mail Tracked 24 will arrive by Christmas, which can only be purchased online
- Thursday December 23 – Only Special Delivery Guaranteed packages will arrive by Christmas Day
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For international economy post, the deadline for Christmas deliveries has already passed for non-European destinations, the Middle and Far East, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa, plus the USA and Canada.
Those wanting to post to Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta and Turkey by Christmas must do so by November 26, with the final date being Wednesday November 29 for Western Europe.
A spokesman for Royal Mail said: “Allow plenty of time for posting. Please post items and gifts for Christmas early, particularly for International deliveries.
“Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe.”
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