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Tom Herbert

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2019: Delivery deadline for sending cards and packages

Royal Mail vans are parked in the Leytonstone post office depot in London (Picture: REUTERS)

Time is running out if you want to send any post before the festive holiday with Christmas just around the corner.

The deadline for sending post by 2nd Class post has already passed while the 1st Class deadline is today, Friday December 20.

Monday marks the last date for sending post before Christmas as Royal Mail takes some time off for its annual break.

Witn deliveries and collections to be affected over the Christmas period, here's all you need to know to make sure you aren't caught out by the last posting dates.

When are the last posting dates for Christmas 2019?

Friday December 20

1st Class
Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class
Royal Mail Tracked 48®*

Saturday December 21

Royal Mail Tracked 24®*

Monday December 23

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed®

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