Last Posting Dates for inland services (Christmas 2026)
Please note: Last posting dates are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. It’s always advisable to post as early as possible to ensure that your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time.
| Friday 18th December | 2nd Class 2nd Class Signed For |
| Friday 18th December | Royal Mail Tracked 48®† |
| Saturday 19th December | 1st Class 1st Class Signed For |
| Monday 21st December | Royal Mail Tracked 24® |
| Monday 21st December | Special Delivery Guaranteed® |
† Saturday 19th December is the last posting date for Royal Mail Tracked Returns® 48 to arrive back with the sender before Christmas.
Parcelforce Worldwide – UK inland services| Friday 18th December | express48 |
| Monday 21st December | express10 expressPM express24 |