The Post Office has warned people not to leave sending Christmas cards too late (Image: Getty)
With now just over two weeks away, the last-minute rush to make sure arrive in time is officially on.
If you’ve yet to finish wishing everyone in your life a happy Christmas, have no fear – as the has confirmed that anything sent second-class before Wednesday, December 18, will arrive before the 25th.
Beyond next Wednesday the window of opportunity begins to close, however, with the deadline for sending cards with first-class delivery and ’s 48-hour tracked service on Friday, December 20.
Post sent via Royal Mail’s 24-hour tracked service can be sent up until Saturday, December 21, while for those really up against the clock, Royal Mail’s Special Delivery Guaranteed post can ensure Christmas delivery up until Monday, December 23.
The deadline for post sent through DPD Next Day services is also Saturday, December 21, as is Evri’s Next Day Tracked, which cuts off pre-Christmas delivery at 12pm.
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The most popular day for Christmas post was December 9, according to the Post Office (Image: Getty)
Those still hoping to send cards to relatives and friends living abroad might be pushing their luck, with the majority of cut-off dates for a Christmas delivery having already passed.
That said, International Standard services to Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, South Korea, Thailand and USA could arrive before December 25 if posted today, Friday, December 13.
And the deadline for tracking and signature services to France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Pakistan, , Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan is next Monday, December 16.
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The Post Office has warned people not to leave sending Christmas cards to the last minute earlier, with December 9 thought to be the most popular day for mailing festive wishes.
Mark Eldridge, Postmaster Experience Director and serving Postmaster, said: “We know that despite the joy of the festive season, Christmas can become a stressful time with so much life admin to sort out.
“By planning ahead and avoiding peak times, you can focus on what matters most – enjoying the festive season.”