The Royal Mail has announced the final posting dates for Christmas cards and presents in 2025 

The last recommended posting date for each type of postage is as follows:

• 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.