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Megan Nisbet

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2020 amid delays

With Christmas just around the corner, there is now a limited amount of time to post your cards, letters and gifts.

And with ongoing Royal Mail delays due to the current coronavirus pandemic, as well as a surge in online shopping this year, you're best to get in early.

A statement on the Royal Mail's website reads: "Please post items and gifts for Christmas early, particularly for international deliveries.

"Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe."

That being said, here's a guide to the last posting dates for Christmas 2020.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2020 amid delays (PA Archive/PA Images)

Royal Mail's latest recommended posting dates

Friday, December 18

2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For

Monday, December 21

1st Class and 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48

Tuesday, December 22

Royal Mail Tracked 24

Wednesday, December 23

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