Whether you are one of the millions of people who do their shopping online for gifts or send cards to brighten up someone’s festive season, here's everything you need to know about Royal Mail deliveries and services this Christmas.
To beat the Christmas rush, make sure you post before the recommended latest posting date.
Tuesday December 20
Second Class and Royal Mail Signed For® Second Class
Wednesday December 21
First Class and Royal Mail Signed For® First Class
Thursday December 22
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed®
Friday December 23
Royal Mail Special Delivery - Saturday Guaranteed®
Christmas 2016 and New Year 2017 service dates
Christmas Eve - Saturday December 24
Normal deliveries and Saturday collections
Christmas Day - Sunday December 25
No deliveries or collections
Boxing Day - Monday December 26
No deliveries or collections
Boxing Day - Tuesday December 27
No deliveries or collections
Wednesday December 28
Normal deliveries and collections
Thursday December 29
Normal deliveries and collections
Friday December 30
Normal deliveries and collections
New Year’s Eve - Saturday December 31
Normal deliveries and Saturday collections
New Year’s Day - Sunday January 1
No deliveries or collections
Monday January 2
No deliveries or collections
Tuesday January 3
No deliveries or collections in Scotland
Wednesday January 4
Normal deliveries and collections
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