Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2019

UK last posting dates 

If you’re sending gifts by courier this year, the last booking date for UK deliveries before Christmas is Thursday 19th December 2019 for collection on Friday 20th December. If you plan to book a drop-off service, please consider that the courier may collect your parcel from the drop-off location the next working day after you have dropped it off, so please ensure you allow time for this. 

The table below should be used as a guide to help you plan your xmas posting dates, however, we’d always recommend booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The sheer volume of parcels being sent in December means collection and delivery times can be affected, so always allow more time than necessary to ensure your gift arrives on time.  

The information above is valid as of October 2019.

Same day couriers

For those last-minute deliveries, we do offer a same day delivery service with City Sprint. This courier service is open 24/7, 365 days of the year, so it's perfect for urgent deliveries. However, please note this will be peak time for them, so be sure you book your slot early to avoid disappointment. 

International last posting dates

Are you sending gifts overseas this Christmas? If the answer is yes, then you need to plan ahead. Christmas last posting dates for Australia, New Zealand and other long-haul destinations may be a lot earlier than you think.

International transit times can become delayed around Christmas and bad weather can disrupt services, so you should always aim to send your gifts as early as possible. The table below is a guide for last posting dates* to some of our most popular destinations.