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The Post Office has issued a five-day warning ahead of the Christmas rush. The Post Office has announced that it is expecting Monday, December 9, to be its busiest day across UK branches for sending Christmas parcels and post, it has said.
Postmaster Richard Fleetwood told us: “Once you’ve decided what you’re buying, it’s our job to ensure it gets there safely and on time. Branches like mine are a one stop shop for anyone planning to post this Christmas, as we have a choice of delivery carriers in-store including Evri, DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce.
“You can also use our tracking services to follow your parcel’s progress across all our carriers and feel reassured it has arrived safely by opting for a signature on arrival. And if you don’t fancy braving the cold and the crowds, our Parcels Online service enables you to purchase postage online, and all you need to do is drop it off in your local branch.”
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Post Office says post early because this will ensure gifts arrive in time for Christmas. Peak posting day is December 9 and you can check last posting dates online at Post Office | Last Posting Dates – they differ depending on which country you’re sending to.
Talk to your postmaster for advice on the best service for your needs. With a choice of delivery partners available over the counter, your Postmaster can help to explain which provider meets your needs. Collect and return online shopping at your Post Office.
If you’re too busy to stay home and wait for deliveries, you can collect your online shopping from your local Post Office branch instead. We’re here to help with your online shopping returns, too.
The Post Office offers a Special Delivery Guaranteed service with a last recommended posting date of Monday, December 23.
