November 29th 2024.
Christmas is just around the corner and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing. As we all know, this time of year is when thousands of parcels are being sent across the UK, making it crucial to know the final delivery dates for major retailers. After all, no one wants to miss out on receiving their presents on December 25.
With less than a month left until Christmas, time is of the essence for those looking to order gifts online and have them delivered in time for the big day. We all know that standing in long lines and carrying heavy shopping bags in the chilly weather can be a drag, so it's no surprise that many people prefer to avoid the chaos and opt for online shopping with the convenience of having their gifts delivered right to their doorstep.
Luckily, Metro has taken on the task of tracking down the final delivery dates for popular retailers such as Royal Mail, Evri, John Lewis, and ASOS, so you don't have to. Here's what you need to know:
Royal Mail recommends allowing plenty of time for posting this winter, and their last posting dates for Christmas 2024 are as follows: Wednesday, December 18 for 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For, Friday, December 20 for 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, and Royal Mail Tracked 48, Saturday, December 21 for Royal Mail Tracked 24, and Monday, December 23 for Special Delivery Guaranteed.
Parcelforce, on the other hand, has slightly different last posting dates for Christmas 2024, including Thursday, December 19 for two-day services and Friday, December 20 for next day services. They also offer a Saturday service on December 20 for next-day services and December 19 for two-day posts.
Evri wants to remind everyone that the sending deadlines for Christmas can sneak up on you, and their last posting dates for Christmas 2024 are Thursday, December 19 for last day of courier collections, Friday, December 20 for standard delivery from a ParcelShop or Evri Locker by 11am, and Saturday, December 21 for next-day delivery from a ParcelShop or Evri Locker by 11am.
John Lewis suggests ordering as soon as possible to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, with their last posting dates for Christmas 2024 set for Thursday, December 19 for standard delivery or collection and Sunday, December 22 for next day delivery with an added fee.
ASOS also has a range of last posting dates for Christmas 2024, including Thursday, December 19 for standard Click & Collect, Friday, December 20 for standard delivery, Sunday, December 22 for the fastest Click & Collect option, and Monday, December 23 for the fastest delivery option.
Lastly, Selfridges offers standard, next day, and same day delivery options, with their last posting dates for Christmas 2024 set for Thursday, December 19 for standard delivery, Sunday, December 22 for next day delivery, and Monday, December 23 for same day delivery.
So, whether you prefer the chaos of in-store Christmas shopping or the convenience of online ordering, make sure to keep these final delivery dates in mind so you can have a stress-free holiday season. This article was first published on November 27, 2023 and updated on November 29, 2024. Happy shopping!
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