Today is the last day you can post with Royal Mail using first class delivery if you wish to get your gifts and cards in time for Christmas.
With more people than ever resorting to online shopping for their Christmas gifts due to the pandemic, it's safe to say the postal service and delivery couriers are incredibly busy.
This has caused some Royal Mail customers to experience slightly longer delivery timescales than the usual service standards.
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To make sure your Christmas post arrives in plenty of time it's important to note the last posting dates over the festive period.
Here are Royal Mail's final posting dates for Christmas:
Latest Recommended Posting Dates
- Monday 21 December- 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48*
- Tuesday 22 December - Royal Mail Tracked 24*
- Wednesday 23 December- Special Delivery Guaranteed
Royal Mail said on their website: "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."
