Christmas posting dates 2014 - Make sure your cards and presents arrive on time
It recommends posting second class mail by Thursday, December 18 and first-class presents and cards by Saturday, December 20.
The last date for Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed is Tuesday, December 23.
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Hide AdDetails of the last recommended date for posting international deliveries are as follows:
- Wednesday, December 3 - Asia, Far East (including Japan), New Zealand
- Thursday, December 4 - Australia
- Monday, December 8 - Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece
- Tuesday, December 9 - Canada, Poland
- Friday, December 12 - USA
- Saturday, December 13 - Western Europe (excluding Greece, Poland)
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Hide AdFor International Standard HM Forces Mail - British Forces Post Office (BFPO) the last recommended dates are:
- Friday, November 28 - Operational BFPOs
- Friday, December 12 - Static BFPOs
Deliveries will run as normal between Christmas and New Year except on Sunday, December 28 and New Year’s Day. For more information and full details of Christmas deadlines and postal services during the festive season visit the Royal Mail website at www.royalmail.com/greetings or call 0845 774 0740.