Royal Mail is warning customers to order Christmas gifts in advance as this year's delivery deadlines are revealed.
The parcel delivery services is urging customers to avoid leaving things until the last minute to prevent disappointment this Christmas.
Christmas is a busy time for many people, with postmen and women rushing around to try and get those special gifts to the places they need to be.
If possible, customers are asked to post your cards and presents well in advance to make sure they are safely delivered in plenty of time.
Here are the posting and delivery deadlines for 2021:
Recommended posting dates for Christmas 2021
Saturday 18 December
- 2nd class
- 2nd class signed for
- Royal Mail 48
Tuesday 21 December
- 1st class
- 1st class signed for
Thursday 23 December
- Special Delivery Guaranteed
You can get more information by visiting the Royal Mail website here.
Amid the festive delivery warnings, Royal Mail have released a new stamp collection in time for Christmas 2021.
The festive stamps - illustrated by renowned artist Jorge Cocco - include scenes from the Nativity and warmly reflect the Biblical story from the Annunciation through to the journey of the Maji and the birth of baby Jesus.
Cocco's work has been exhibited by 16 museums throughout the world with the artist winning numerous awards throughout the years.
Royal mail also worked with Dr Andrew Davison Starbridge Associate Professor in Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge on the stamp issue.
David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy at the Royal Mail said: “For many, the launch of our annual Christmas stamps marks the start of their festive planning.
“We hope that people will appreciate these beautiful illustrations of the Christmas Story, and that they will be encouraged to post their cards and parcels early this year.”
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