Christmas Last Postal Dates 2026+

Millions of people all over the world are using post to send Christmas letters and parcels to loved ones. While these are the last dates of posting, this year is like no other and we advise customers to post early.

The latest posting dates to ensure delivery before Christmas. 
 

Service	Republic of Ireland	Northern Ireland	Great Britain	Rest of Europe	USA	Rest of the World
Standard Post Letters/ Large  Envelopes	Dec 21	Dec 18	Dec 17	Dec 17	Dec 11	Dec 07
Standard Post Parcels	Dec 18	Dec 18	Dec 17	Dec 17	Dec 08	Dec 08
Registered Post Letters/ Large  Envelopes	Dec 21	Dec 18	Dec 18	Dec 17	Dec 08	Dec 08
Express Post Letters/ Large Envelopes	Dec 21	Dec 18	Dec 18	Dec 17	Dec 10	Dec 08
International Courier Service**			Dec 22	Dec 22	Dec 21	Dec 18

Direct Mail

PostAim December 4
To have your PostAim mailing land before December 23, ensure your mailing is presented to the Mail Centre on December 4, before 12 noon.
To find out more about our direct mail media services email post.media@anpost.ie

International mail delivery times are estimates and subject to local postal operator delays.

** International Courier Service is only available at selected Post Offices.

+ Last Posting Dates may be subject to change.