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Royal Mail has released the last posting dates for Christmas in 2021.
Included are dates for posting in the UK and internationally.
The date has passed for anyone sending parcels from the UK to an international address using Royal Mail’s international economy service.
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However, international standard post is still available for most countries.
Royal Mail said: “Allow plenty of time for posting. Please post items and gifts for Christmas early, particularly for International deliveries.
“Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe.”
Here are all the key dates you need to know:
UK last posting dates for Christmas
Friday, December 17 –
Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy
Saturday, December 18 –
2nd Class
2nd Class Signed For
Royal Mail 48®
Tuesday, December 21 –
1st Class
1st Class Signed For
Royal Mail 24®
Royal Mail Tracked 48®**
Wednesday, December 22-
Royal Mail Tracked 24®**
Thursday, December 23 –
Special Delivery Guaranteed®
International last posting dates for Christmas
Monday, December 6
Australia
Greece
Italy
New Zealand
Portugal
Wednesday, December 8
Africa
Central and South America
Asia
Far and Middle East
Friday, December 10
Cyprus
Malta
Sweden
Saturday, December 11
Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia)
Turkey
Monday, December 13
Canada
Czech Republic
Finland
Poland
USA
Thursday, December 16
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Slovakia
Spain
Switzerland
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