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One of the most crucial parts of holiday shipping preparation is knowing which carrier services to use and when. Accommodating last-minute shoppers is vital, and knowing which services are available until which dates is crucial for cart conversions. We’ve gathered the most popular carriers and their services into one blog. Make sure that your checkout options reflect these deadlines below. When a customer doesn’t receive their gift in time, you face more headaches than losing a sell.
Royal Mail Last Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery
Royal Mail Domestic Services
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| 2nd Class; Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class | Saturday 18 December 2021 |
| 1st Class; Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class | Tuesday 21 December 2021 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48® | Tuesday 21 December 2021 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24® | Wednesday 22 December 2021 |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed® | Thursday 23 December 2021 |
For Royal Mail’s international deadlines, head here.
Parcelforce Worldwide Last Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery (Estimated)
Parcelforce Worldwide UK Last Posting Dates
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| Next Day Services Express 24 |
Thursday 23 December 2021 |
| Two Day Services Express 48, Express 48 Large |
Wednesday 22 December 2021 |
Hermes Last Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| Last day for courier collection | Monday 20 December 2021 |
| Last day for Standard Parcelshop drop-off | Tuesday 21 December at 12:00pm |
| Last day for Next Day Parcelshop drop-off | Wednesday 22 December at 12:00pm |
DPD Last Posting Days
For DPD domestic parcels, the last collection date for delivery before Christmas Day would be Thursday 23rd December 2021. Parcels collected on Wednesday 23rd December would be due for delivery on Friday 24th December.
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