Beat the festive rush

We are urging customers to get their Christmas mail in the post before this week’s last posting dates, to ensure that parcels, letters and cards arrive with loved ones in time for Christmas.

For all Second Class mail, today, Tuesday 18 December is the latest recommended posting date. For all First Class mail, the latest recommended posting date is Thursday 20 December.

Any customers who miss these dates can use our Special Delivery service up until Saturday 22 December.

We have been encouraging customers to try and post early this December, a campaign that we have run since the 1800s to encourage people to beat the Christmas rush and make sure their letters and parcels arrive on time.

To ensure that your mail arrives safely, there are a few key things to 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. Full information on pricing is available on our website, and at local Post Office branches.

Head of network, Andy Pickering, said: ‘We don’t want anyone to be disappointed if they are waiting for Christmas mail. As always, we urge customers to post all mail as early as possible as Royal Mail builds up to its busiest time of year.