Last Posting Dates for inland services (Christmas 2025)
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.
| Wednesday 17 December |
2nd Class 2nd Class Signed For |
| Friday 19 December |
Royal Mail Tracked 48®† |
| Saturday 20 December |
1st Class 1st Class Signed For |
| Sunday 21 December |
Royal Mail Tracked 24® |
| Tuesday 23 December |
Special Delivery Guaranteed® |
† Friday 19 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 19 December |
express48 |
| Monday 22 December |
express10 expressPM express24 |