Royal Mail announces latest Christmas posting dates for international mail

If you have loved ones living overseas, then it’s important to know when the last chance to post mail is to ensure it arrives in time for Christmas .

Thankfully, the Royal Mail has today announced their recommended dates for posting international mail over the festive holiday.

They have created a list of dates for all different destinations, including Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

The British mailing service has been transporting mail by air since the early 1900s, with the world’s first scheduled service on September 9, 1911.

To make sure your Season’s Greetings are with your family and friends in time, then check the list below, which includes the recommended date for each part of the world.

The last posting dates apply to both standard international services and those which have tracking and signature.

Last Posting Date

Monday 9 December

Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central & South America, Far and the Middle East

Tuesday 10 December

Cyprus, Malta

Wednesday 11 December

Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia)

Thursday 12 December

Australia, New Zealand, Greece or Turkey

Saturday 14 December

Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Finland, Sweden, USA

Monday 16 December

Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

Wednesday 18 December

Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg