Royal Mail issues urgent reminder to anyone sending Christmas presents

Time is quickly running out to send Christmas presents, and with the weekend just around the corner there may be fewer days than you think to get your presents delivered in time. The cut-off for some deliveries has already been and gone.

Royal Mail has shared its final posting dates on its website in an urgent reminder to those who are very last minute. They have reminded people “it’s not too late” but say nine in 10 Brits are unaware of the last chance to send Christmas presents.

The mailing company has reminded customers to check the recommended last posting dates and requirements to avoid disappointment. They have warned parcels should be sent as early as possible in the event of delays.

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Last posting dates for Christmas 2024

• Last Parcelforce express48 date: Thursday 19^th December

• Last Royal Mail 1^st Class date: Friday 20^th December

• Last Royal Mail Tracked 48 date: Friday 20^thDecember

• Last Evri Standard date: Friday 20^thDecember

• Last Parcelforce express24 date: Friday 20^th December

• Last Royal Mail Tracked 24 date: Saturday 21^st December

• Last Evri Priority date: Saturday 21^stDecember

• Last DPD date: Saturday 21^st December

• Royal Mail’s Special Delivery Guaranteed®: Monday 23^rd December

Postmaster, Richard Fleetwood has shared tips on getting presents to their destination on time and said: “Your local Post Office is here to help and this year we have even more delivery carriers to choose from – including Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, and Parcelforce – to ensure your Christmas parcels arrive safely and on time.

“We even offer tracked and signed for services to give you extra peace of mind. While Post Office has delivery options available for Christmas up until 23^rdDecember, we’d encourage people to post earlier where possible.”

He added: “To make your posting experience as smooth as possible there are a few tips you can follow to save time when posting your Christmas parcels; have the address and name of the person you’re sending to clearly written on the parcel as well as a returns address, and know what’s in the parcel you’re sending and the value of the item – it’s surprising how many people do not.”