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Christmas 2026

Last posting dates, sorted.

Christmas Day is Friday 25 December. Here are the last recommended dates to post or send for delivery in time, from the carriers' own published dates.

Royal Mail 2nd ClassFriday 18 December
45 days left
Royal Mail Tracked 48Saturday 19 December
46 days left
DPD 2 DaySaturday 19 December
46 days left
Evri Standard TrackedSaturday 19 December
46 days left
Royal Mail 1st ClassMonday 21 December
48 days left
Royal Mail Tracked 24Monday 21 December
48 days left
DPD Next DayMonday 21 December
48 days left
Evri Next Day TrackedMonday 21 December
48 days left
Parcelforce express48Monday 21 December
48 days left
Parcelforce express24Tuesday 22 December
49 days left
Royal Mail Special Delivery GuaranteedWednesday 23 December
50 days left
DPD GoldWednesday 23 December
50 days left

Last recommended dates for UK delivery before Christmas. Remote postcodes need longer, and each Post Office branch has its own last collection time. Checked 5 November 2026 against Post Office: last posting dates 2026 and Royal Mail: Christmas last posting dates.

Shops' last order dates

These shops haven't published their 2026 Christmas delivery dates yet. They usually do in late November, and we'll add them here as they come in. Until then, aim to order big items by early December.

Amazon: not announced yetArgos: not announced yetJohn Lewis: not announced yetSmyths: not announced yetThe Entertainer: not announced yetVery: not announced yetMarks & Spencer: not announced yetBoots: not announced yetLEGO.com: not announced yet

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Questions

What is the last day to post Christmas cards second class in 2026?

Royal Mail's last recommended date for 2nd Class is Friday 18 December. First Class is Monday 21 December.

What is the very last day to post for Christmas?

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed on Wednesday 23 December, and DPD Gold the same day. Check your Post Office branch's last collection time.

When are Amazon's and Argos's last order dates?

They haven't announced 2026 dates yet. Shops usually publish them in late November, and we'll add them here when they do.