What are the latest posting dates for Christmas 2021?
Allow plenty of time for posting.
Sending items overseas?
What is the last posting date for Christmas cards in the UK?
Royal Mail - last posting dates for Christmas 2nd Class Signed For - last recommended date Saturday 18 December. 1st Class - last recommended postage date Tuesday 21 December.19-Oct-2021
1. Mail your cards as early as possible, but not more than a week before Thanksgiving. Ideally you want your cards to arrive in early or mid December.
How late can I mail Christmas cards?
Christmas cards — Dec 1st – December 10th. Holiday cards — December 1st – December 15th. Business Holiday cards — December 1st – December 15th.12-Aug-2022
We deliver and collect your mail on most days of the year, including Saturdays.Service update - public holidays.
What is the cut off time for next day delivery Royal Mail?
No later than 4.30pm even if the Post Office® has a later closing time. No later than 11:00am if the Post Office® has a half day closing time.
Do Royal Mail deliver on Christmas Eve? Royal Mail will still deliver post as normal on Christmas Eve, which this year falls on a Thursday.24-Dec-2020
How long do Royal Mail Christmas casual jobs last?
The xmas temp role is only about four weeks though which was not made clear initially.It was stated that temp roles were 12 weeks. The work is not complicated , just sorting parcels and letters.
December 18
Can I post Christmas crackers?
Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive or pyrotechnic effect with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas is prohibited e.g. ammunition, blasting caps, Christmas cracker snaps, fireworks, flares, fuses, igniters, nitro-glycerine and party poppers.
Tips for Sending Christmas Cards
Is it rude not to send Christmas cards?
It's fine to send a card to anyone. However, cards were invented to send your greetings and best wishes to people you won't see in person this holiday season. There's no need to send them to neighbors or friends at school, work, or church whom you're going to see between now and January 1.
The mean number sent out ranged from 11 to 149, averaging out to about 68, though many cards were addressed to couples or families. About 21 percent of cards were sent to family members.23-Dec-2013
What do you put on the back of a Christmas card?
"Wishing you a Christmas that's merry and bright!" "We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday season." "I hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy and happiness." "Merry Christmas with lots of love."22-Aug-2022
To arrive before Christmas, the USPS says packages can be sent by Dec. 17 if shipped through First-Class service, Dec. 18 if shipped through Priority Mail and Dec. 23, just a day before Christmas Eve, if shipped through Priority Mail Express.03-Dec-2021
How early is too early to send Christmas cards?
Send out holiday cards on time: However, if you're sending out Christmas cards specifically, you shouldn't send cards out earlier than the week before Thanksgiving so your greeting doesn't seem overzealous. Christmas cards should be sent in the first week of December.22-Nov-2021
Post Office locations are open nationwide on New Year's Eve, Friday, December 31. Good news if you're still waiting on the final accessory from an online order to complete your NYE outfit — USPS delivers mail as usual on New Year's Eve.31-Dec-2021
Is there post on 4th January 2022?
There'll be no post delivered or collected on New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, 2022), Sunday, January 2 or Monday, January 3. All postal services return to normal on January 4 - except for Scotland, as it's a public holiday.27-Dec-2021
Royal Mail has been experiencing delays since the beginning of the year due to pandemic-related issues. One of these issues has proved to be staff shortages, which has led to various issues within the postal network.06-Apr-2022
Is Royal Mail 24 guaranteed next day?
Whereas Royal Mail states 24 will arrive next working day but it does not always, especially during peak mail times. Whereas First Class Signed For will provide you with a signature but it is not next day.20-Feb-2018
What are the latest posting dates for Christmas 2021?