Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2025

Christmas Opening Times

We won't be around to answer your queries or post your gifts on the following days, but will get back to you as soon as possible!

Closed: from 1pm Friday 19th December - 9am Monday 5th January 2026

Last Recommended Postage Dates*

To beat the Christmas rush, make sure you order before the recommended last posting date, and give us time to pack your order!

During December, we aim to post within 1 working day from receiving your order. However, some items are handmade so please check the item's description before you order.

UK 
11am Tuesday 16th December - Royal Mail 48 / 2nd Class (Saver Delivery)
11am Thursday 18th December - Royal Mail 24 / 1st Class (Express Delivery)
11am Friday 19th December - Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed (excludes Saturday)

International

3rd December Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Central and South America, China (People’s Republic), Far and Middle East and New Zealand

4th December Cyprus, Malta, Portugal and Spain

5th December Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic and Poland), France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland and Turkey

6th December Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden and USA

British Forces Post Office (BFPO)
27th November - Operational 
4th December - Static BFPOs

*Please note that these are Royal Mail guide lines only and not a guarantee for Christmas delivery.