Customers want parcels to arrive before the festive rush. We have prepared a helpful guide to the last posting dates for Christmas. These dates help you plan your shopping.

Royal Mail has confirmed the UK deadlines. Second Class items should be sent by 17th of December. First Class mail should be posted by 20th of December. These dates apply to customers across the United Kingdom. However, we recommend posting early to avoid delays.

International dates are more complex. Royal Mail has not confirmed all overseas deadlines for Christmas 2025. Our spreadsheet lists provisional dates for many regions. These include 11th of December for destinations such as Australia, China, New Zealand, and Spain. Some countries, including Canada and the USA, currently show 8th of December. Furthermore, several European destinations list the 7th of December.

A table that lists the last posting dates for Christmas. However, we advise customers to check the individual country guides from Royal Mail for up-to-date information. Table credit: Royal Mail/Simply Business.

Table Credit: Royal Mail/Simply Business

Caveats About the Last Posting Dates for Christmas

These international dates remain subject to change. Everything Dinosaur advises customers to check the Royal Mail Country Guide for updates. Overseas services face higher volumes and longer transit times at this time of year. Please use our table (above) as a guide. However, we advise checking details for specific countries.  Moreover, the general advice is to post early for the festive season.

Here are some more helpful tips:

• Include the house name or number when you enter your delivery address.
• Check the postcode or zip code with care. Check it again before you place your order.
• Use the order message box on PayPal or the Everything Dinosaur website to tell us about special delivery needs. Leave us a message.
• Use our website to set a different delivery address from your billing address. Send your parcel to a relative or your workplace.
• If you send an item to your workplace and you do not work from home, include the company name and check the postcode or zip code.
• You can always specify a neighbour’s address, or a designated safe place where the parcel can be delivered to if you will be out when the delivery is likely to take place.

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