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Christmas Last Postal Dates 2024+

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.

† Canada Post Strike: Mail cannot currently be delivered to Canada. We will provide more updates as we receive them from Canada Post.
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. 
 

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Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland

Great Britain

Rest of Europe

USA

Rest of the World †

Standard Post Letters

December 22December 19December 18December 17December 10December 05

Standard Post Parcels

December 21December 19December 18December 12December 05December 05

Registered Post

December 20December 19December 18December 17December 05December 05

Express Post

December 20December 19December 18December 17December 10December 10

International Courier Service*

  December 18December 18December 16December 16
         

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.

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