Christmas Postal Services Guide 2022

Whether you are one of the millions of people who do their shopping online for gifts or send Christmas cards to brighten up someone’s festive season, we’re ready to help you deliver your Christmas.

From latest recommended posting dates for Christmas deliveries, you’ll find all your posting needs here with our guide to all things festive! 

Latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2022

To beat the Christmas rush, make sure you post your festive sending’s before the recommended latest posting dates below.

* Please note: latest recommended posting dates are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. It’s advisable to post as early as possible to ensure your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time. Please visit https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin for the most up to date information on our services around the world. If you have any questions regarding our International services, please speak to your Account Manager.

** Royal Mail Tracked 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48® are not available to purchase at Post Office® branches.

Latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2022

The amount you pay depends simply on the size and weight of the item you're sending.

Blake Christmas closure dates

We will be closing for a short breather over the Christmas period from Friday 23rd December to Tuesday 3rd January 2023.

Blake Sample Service

The last day to order sample requests before Christmas is Friday 16th December 2022.  Please note that we are having to stop this service earlier this year due to the dates advised by Royal Mail.

We would like to thank you for your business during 2022 and look forward to continuing to working with you during 2023!