Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2025

Royal Mail Christmas Post

Plan Your Seasonal Campaigns

Many of the UK’s top brands and organisations have pressed the button and launched Christmas campaigns. Have you?

Whatever your sector, it’s not too late to implement a seasonal campaign or start your 2026 marketing planning. For example;

­🎄 Christmas promotions
­🛍️ New Year sales
🫶 Charity giving
­📉 Financial services tax/end of financial year campaigns
🌍 Travel & leisure

From direct mail to fulfilment and postal services, our expert team can help.

Get in touch today to see how we can help you budget for and plan your campaigns.


2025 Royal Mail Last Posting Dates

It’s advisable to post as early as possible to ensure your Christmas campaigns reach their destination in good time.

Here’s our handy reminder to ensure you beat the festive rush and know all the last posting dates:

Monday 15 DecemberRoyal Mail Bulk Mail Economy
Royal Mail Business Mail® (Sorted) Economy
Royal Mail Advertising Mail® Economy
Wednesday 17 December2nd Class
2nd Class Signed For
Friday 19 DecemberRoyal Mail Tracked 48®†
Saturday 20 December1st Class
1st Class Signed For
Sunday 21 DecemberRoyal Mail Tracked 24®
Tuesday 23 DecemberSpecial Delivery Guaranteed®

† Friday 19 December is the last posting date for Royal Mail Tracked Returns® 48 to arrive back with the sender before Christmas.

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