US EditionPost Office Releases Final Christmas Posting Deadlines for Cards and Gifts
Final posting dates vary by carrier and service, with overseas deadlines as early as Dec 15, to ensure timely Christmas delivery and compliance with customs rules.
- Published now by the Post Office, the final Christmas posting deadlines aim to ensure delivery before December 25 across Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Evri, and DPD services in the UK.
- Because international items need customs details, Postmaster Arif Matadar urged preparation with clear addressing and careful packing to ensure smooth festive sending.
- Final carrier cut-offs include Royal Mail 1st Class on December 20 and Parcelforce express48, Royal Mail Tracked 48, and Evri Standard on December 19 with DPD Next Day services ending December 22, some postcode exceptions.
- Customers face delivery delays if they miss posting deadlines, and Post Office officials urge sending earlier to avoid joining the 17% who historically post too late.
- Selected couriers continue to guarantee overseas deliveries until December 15, and Postmaster Arif Matadar explained, `When you're posting a parcel, we'll always ask what's inside` to ensure safety and compliance.
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