We dispatch every order placed by 1pm, Monday to Friday, the same day. Orders placed after 1pm or at the weekend are dispatched on the next working day.
Last order dates for Christmas 2026 (UK)
| Delivery option at checkout | Order with us by | Royal Mail last recommended posting date |
|---|---|---|
| UK Standard (Royal Mail 48 / 2nd Class) – free on orders of £10 or more, otherwise £2.00 | 1pm, Friday 18 December | 2nd Class: Friday 18 December |
| UK Express (Royal Mail 24 / 1st Class) – £3.99 | 1pm, Monday 21 December | 1st Class and Tracked 24: Monday 21 December |
These are the latest dates. December is Royal Mail’s busiest time of year, so we recommend ordering earlier whenever you can – and the sooner your cards arrive, the more time you have to write them.
Good to know
- Posting dates are Royal Mail’s recommended last posting dates for Christmas 2026 and may change. They are not a guarantee of delivery before Christmas.
- Please allow an extra day for delivery to Northern Ireland and addresses in the northern parts of Scotland.
- Royal Mail delivery times are estimates. In busy periods, 1st Class delivery can take up to 3 working days and 2nd Class up to 5 working days.
- For international orders, please order as early as possible.
See our Delivery & Returns page for full delivery prices, or browse our Christmas cards.
