2024 Last Posting Dates for Royal Mail, Yodel, and Evri
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One of the most crucial parts of holiday shipping preparation is knowing which carrier services to use and when. Accommodating last-minute shoppers is vital, and knowing which services are available until which dates is crucial for cart conversions. We’ve gathered the most popular carriers and their services into one blog. Make sure that your checkout options reflect these deadlines below. When a customer doesn’t receive their gift in time, you face more headaches than losing a sale.
Royal Mail last posting dates for Christmas Delivery
Royal Mail Domestic Services
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| 2nd Class; Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class | Wednesday 18 December 2024 |
| 1st Class; Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class | Friday 20 December 2024 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48® | Friday 20 December 2024 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24® | Saturday 21 December 2024 |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed® | Monday 23 December 2024 |
For Royal Mail’s international deadlines, head here.
Yodel last posting dates for Christmas Delivery
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| Last Store Collection date for C2C & OOH | Tuesday 17 December 2024 |
| SVC Collection date for deferred parcels | Thursday 19 December 2024 |
| SVC Collection date for 48hr parcels | Thursday 19 December 2024 |
| SVC Collection date for 24hr parcels & trailer collection for deferred | Friday 20 December 2024 |
| Trailer Collection date for 48hr parcels | Saturday 21 December 2024 |
| Trailer Collection date for 24hr parcels | Sunday 22 December 2024 |
Parcelforce Worldwide last posting dates for Christmas Delivery
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| Two Day | Thursday 19 December 2024 |
| Next Day | Friday 20 December 2024 |
Evri last posting dates for Christmas Delivery
| Service | Last Posting Date |
| Standard parcels | Friday 20 December at 23:59 |
| Last day for Next Day parcels | Sunday 22 December at 23:59 |
Non delivery days:
- 25 December and
- 26 December 2024
- 1 January 2025
Bank holiday collection charges:
- 26 December 2024
- 1 January 2025
Additional charge per collection:
- £725 for trailer
- £110 for van collections
DHL Ecommerce
| Collection Date | Delivery Available? | Collection Available? | Delivery Date |
| Monday 16 December 2024 | Yes | Yes | Tuesday 17 December 2024 |
| Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Yes | Yes | Wednesday 18 December 2024 |
| Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Yes | Yes | Thursday 19 December 2024 |
| Thursday 19 December 2024 | Yes | Yes | Friday 20 December 2024 |
| Friday 20 December 2024 | Yes | Yes | Monday 23 December 2024 |
| Saturday 21 December 2024 | Yes | No | N/A |
| Sunday 22 December 2024 | No | No | N/A |
| Monday 23 December 2024 | Yes | Yes | Tuesday 24 December 2024 |
| Tuesday 24 December 2024 | Yes | Yes (pre agreed collections only) | Friday 27 December 2024 |
| Wednesday 25 December 2024 | No | No | N/A |
