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Action neededUK delivery · News· 2 days ago

Christmas 2026 last posting dates for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce

In plain English

The Christmas 2026 last posting dates are out. For UK delivery before Christmas, Royal Mail's last dates are Friday 18 December for 2nd Class, Saturday 19 December for Tracked 48, Monday 21 December for 1st Class and Tracked 24, and Wednesday 23 December for Special Delivery Guaranteed. Evri, DPD and Parcelforce cut-offs fall between 18 and 23 December.

For founders, ops, marketers
34 days leftWhy it matters
What to do
  1. 1Set your last order date for Christmas
  2. 2Show the cut-off on your website
  3. 3Offer a faster option for late orders
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