Latest posting dates for Christmas
If you're sending letters or parcels to family or friends over the festive season, check out the last posting dates for your mail to arrive before 25 December.
Royal mail recommended Christmas posting dates:
Recommended - post on or before dates |
Postage type |
Monday 18 December |
2nd class / 2nd class signed for |
Tuesday 19 December |
1st class / 1st class signed for |
Wednesday 20 December |
Royal Mail Tracked 48 |
Thursday 21 December |
Royal Mail Tracked 24 |
Friday 22 December |
Special Delivery (guaranteed Saturday extra charge) |
International services |
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Tuesday 5 December |
Untracked Rest of World |
Thursday 7 December |
Untracked Europe & USA |
Monday 11 December |
International Tracked Rest of World |
Wednesday 13 December |
International Tracked Europe & USA |
The University mailroom's will be open until:
- Dalham Farm Mailroom (Campus West): 12pm (noon) on Friday 22 December 2023, and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
- Piazza Mailroom (Campus East): 1pm on Friday 22 December 2023, and will reopen at 8am to 12pm on Wednesday 27 December 2023.
Did you know?
University Mailroom's are open to both staff and students and can be used to post letters, packets and parcels at a discounted price. They work with Royal Mail and Parcelforce to bring you the best prices.