Posting Presents this Christmas

Posted on 12/12/2011 17:29:00

Posting Presents this Christmas

The time for posting overseas this Christmas is quickly drawing to an end, with today marking the last day in which you can post Christmas packages around the world via international airmail, it’s worth considering how many packages you are planning to send around the UK and how long you have to get them sent!

Posting gifts to friends and family around the country is a great way of ensuring all gifts reach each recipient in time for Christmas, but as with all services, deliveries are sure to stop shortly before Christmas. This is why taking note of the recommended posting service dates is important if you are looking to spread the Christmas joy via postal services! The following are the recommended dates for postage around the UK as we approach the Christmas holidays.

Wed 14th Dec – Standard Parcels
Sat 17th Dec – Second Class and Recorded Signed For™
Tue 20th Dec - First Class and Recorded Signed For™
Wed 21st Dec – Parcelforce express48
Thu 22nd Dec – Parcelforce24
Special Delivery™
Thu 22nd Dec – Special Delivery™
Friday 23rd Dec – Special Delivery™ with Saturday Guarantee
British Forces Post Office (BFPO)
Thu 15th December - Airmail to Static BFPOs

So there we are; a short guide that could help you to ensure your loved ones receive their carefully chosen gifts this Christmas.