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Christmas is fast approaching and many of us have already popped up our Christmas trees and blasted out Mariah Carey. And Christmas shopping is one of the main things many people will be doing in December.
If you’re planning on sending presents to friends and family by post, it’s wise to beat the festive rush. We all know the emotional turmoil that can be caused when leaving it until the last moment to post gifts to others – desperately hoping it arrives in one piece and before the big day.
If you’re planning on sending presents to friends and family by post, it’s wise to beat the festive rush. We all know the emotional turmoil that can be caused when leaving it until the last moment to post gifts to others – desperately hoping it arrives in one piece and before the big day.
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Nick Landon, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal Mail, said: “We all have a lot on at this time of year and it’s easy to leave posting cards and presents to the last minute. However, the run up to Christmas is by far the busiest time of the year for our posties and we don’t want anyone to be disappointed by not getting their cards and presents in time for the big day, so we are reminding customers to post by the deadlines.”
To ensure Christmas gifts and cards arrive safely, there are a few key things customers should remember – make sure the full address is written clearly on the item of mail, and always include the full postcode.
Customers should also ensure that the correct amount of postage has been applied to avoid any delays or extra charges for the recipient. More information on our Christmas posting is available on the Royal Mail website.
Here are the last dates for posting for deliveries to arrive before Christmas
- 2 nd Class and 2 nd Class Signed For – Wednesday, December 18
- 1 st Class, 1 st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48, – Friday, December 20
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 – Saturday, December 21
- Special Delivery Guaranteed – Monday, December 23.
