Avoid the festive rush and ensure your letters and parcels are sent on time.

Within the UK

Last recommended posting date      Service
Friday 20 December 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For, Express 48
Saturday 21 December Express 24

International Priority

Last recommended posting date               Service
Tuesday 3 December Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Central and South America, China (People’s Republic), Far and Middle East and New Zealand
Wednesday 4 December Cyprus, Malta, Portugal and Spain
Thursday 5 December Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic and Poland), France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland and Turkey
Friday 6 December Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden and USA