The information below is valid as of 1st December 2017. Please check back regularly as this is subject to change if the weather deteriorates or courier networks reach capacity. Christmas dates for 2018 will be provided as soon as the couriers release them.
The last booking date for anticipated delivery before Christmas is Tuesday 19th December 2017 for collection on Wednesday 20th December.
As everybody has seen on TV or experienced over the last few years, the risk of bad weather and the ever-increasing demand puts pressure on all courier networks. This leads to inevitable disruption in service levels so in order to avoid disappointment we recommend booking as early as possible.
| Day | Date | Collection Available | Latest booking date for collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 14th December 2017 | Yes | Wednesday 13th December 2017 |
| Friday | 15th December 2017 | Yes | Thursday 14th December 2017 |
| Saturday | 16th December 2017 | No | - |
| Sunday | 17th December 2017 | No | - |
| Monday | 18th December 2017 | Yes | Sunday 17th December 2017 |
| Tuesday | 19th December 2017 | Yes - last bookings for Christmas delivery * | Monday 18th December 2017 |
| Wednesday | 20th December 2017 | Yes | Tuesday 19th December 2017 |
| Thursday | 21st December 2017 | Yes | Wednesday 20th December 2017 |
| Friday | 22nd December 2017 | Yes | Thursday 21st December 2017 |
| Saturday | 23rd December 2017 | No | - |
| Sunday (Christmas Eve) | 24th December 2017 | No | - |
| Monday (Christmas Day) | 25th December 2017 | No | - |
| Tuesday (Boxing Day) | 26th December 2017 | No | - |
| Wednesday | 27th December 2017 | Yes | Tuesday 26th December 2017 |
| Thursday | 28th December 2017 | Yes | Wednesday 27th December 2017 |
| Friday | 29th December 2017 | Yes | Thursday 28th December 2017 |
| Saturday | 30th December 2017 | No | - |
| Sunday (New Year's Eve) | 31st December 2017 | No | - |
| Monday (New Years's Day) | 1st January 2018 | No | - |
| Tuesday | 2nd January 2018 | Yes | Monday 1st January 2018 |
| Wednesday | 3rd January 2018 | Yes | Tuesday 2nd January 2018 |
All collections made on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 will be delivered on Wednesday 27th December 2017. Collections made by DX Freight on Friday, December 29th will not be delivered until Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
We do offer a last-minute shipping solution for domestic delivery with Same Day specialists City Sprint. This courier service is open 24/7, 365 days of the year so is perfect for last-minute delivery. However please note this will be peak time for them and so be sure you book your slot in early to avoid disappointment.
International transit times can become delayed around Christmas so you should always aim to send your items as early as possible. Please take a look at the following information for more specific details from some of the carriers we operate with.
http://www.parcelforce.com/send-by-dates
http://www.dpd.co.uk/content/about_dpd/international_delivery_schedule.jsp
* We do not guarantee collections or deliveries and do not advise our customers to leave critical Christmas items to the last minute. The information we provide is to assist you as best as possible and will be updated should the couriers change their displayed information.
