IF you’re still to send packages abroad for Christmas – you’ll need to organise sending them quite soon.
Last dates for posting to some countries are fast approaching – though you have a little longer to send letters and parcels to addresses in the UK.
The last Christmas postal dates have been revealedReuters
Royal mail has revealed its last posting dates for Christmas and if you miss them it could mean your gift or card won’t reach loved ones in time.
You’ll have to send anything abroad earlier than if it was local, as it takes longer to get there.
The earlier you post the better though, as you don’t want to risk unforeseen delays.
Here are the dates you need to know – from earliest to latest.
What are the last days to send post in Britain?
Monday 12 December for 2nd class and 2nd class signed forFriday 16 December for 1st class, 1st class signed for, Royal mail 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48Monday 19 December for Royal Mail tracked 24Wednesday 21 December for Special Delivery GuaranteedThe deadline for Bulk Mail Economy has already passed
What are the last days to send internationally?
TODAY (9 December) for international standard delivery to Belgium, France and LuxembourgThe deadline for all other locations for international standard delivery has now passedTODAY (9 December) for international tracking and signature services to Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, USA and CanadaSaturday 10 December for international tracking and signature post to Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland Monday 12 December for international tracking and signature post to Belgium, France and LuxembourgThe deadline for all other international tracking and signature post has now passedThe deadline for international economy has now passed
But you can still send via standard delivery (more below) though this will cost more than economy.
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