Get organised early and save on postage by going second class.
There's no point spending more than you need to on staying in touch this Christmas.
So whether you're sending cards and parcels or simply settling a pre-Christmas bill, make sure you get organised in enough time to go second class so you see the saving.
The Royal Mail recommend the following as the last postage dates for delivery before Christmas:
| Service | Last Post |
| Surface mail to Western Europe | Tuesday 23rd November |
| Airmail to South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Far East (incl. Japan), Asia, New Zealand & Australia | Monday 6th December |
| Airmail to USA, Canada & Eastern Europe | Friday 10th December |
| Airmail to Western Europe | Monday 13th December |
| UK Standard Parcels | Wednesday 15th December |
| UK Second Class & Recorded Signed For | Saturday 18th December |
| UK First Class & Recorded Signed For | Tuesday 21st December |
| Parcelforce 48 | Wednesday 22nd December |
| UK Special Delivery | Thursday 23rd December |
| Parcelforce Next Day | Thursday 23rd December |
