Last Christmas post – when you need to send your cards and presents

Time is running out to make sure those Christmas cards and presents get under the right trees.

Despite everyone best intentions, things slip, and we end up leaving everything to the last minute.

You have one day left for your post to arrive if posted first class, and three days if you pay for special delivery.

Here is everything that you need to know to ensure your festive treats arrive in time for the big day.

When are the last post dates of 2019?

Since Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year, you’re losing a day or two due to the weekend, so you need to be organised.

Royal Mail has put out the following information to make sure your loved ones don’t miss out on something special.

For posting letters and post, you have until:

Friday, December 20 : 1st Class, Royal Mail Signed For 1st Class and Royal Mail Tracked 48

Saturday, December 21 : Royal Mail Tracked 24

Monday, December 23 : Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, Parcelforce Worldwide express24, AM, 9 & 10

Sadly the deadlines for second class delivery and sending internationally have all passed.

When won’t Royal Mail deliver?

The Royal Mail will not be delivering or collecting on Christmas day or Boxing day – services will resume as normal on Friday, December 27.

When are amazons last delivery day?

Saturday, December 21: for Free Delivery.

Sunday, December 22: for Standard Delivery.

Monday, December 23: for One-Day Delivery. Your order will arrive on Tuesday, December 24. Prime members get unlimited One-Day delivery, while non-Prime members pay £4.99.