Evri customers have until December 18 to book a courier collection for their Christmas parcels.
Those using a ParcelShop or locker have until December 19 for Standard delivery or December 21 for Next Day, with both deadlines set at 11am.
The company is urging customers to plan ahead and check the last-send date for the service they use.
Evri Christmas last-send dates
Evri's last-send dates for Christmas 2026 are:
- Friday, December 18: Book a courier collection.
- Saturday, December 19, 11am: Standard delivery via a ParcelShop or locker.
- Monday, December 21, 11am: Next Day delivery via a ParcelShop or locker.
Evri said it has a network of 14,000 ParcelShops and lockers, with almost 95 per cent of people within two miles of one.
David Saenz, chief commercial officer at Evri Group, said: “Christmas is all about connecting with the people who matter to us, and for millions of people that means sending presents to loved ones across the country.
“We know how important it is for those gifts to arrive in time for Christmas, so our advice is simple: send early wherever you can and make a note of the last-send date for the service you’re using.
“Our colleagues and community couriers will be working hard throughout the festive period to keep parcels moving and help deliver Christmas for our customers.”
Royal Mail Christmas posting dates
Royal Mail has also published its recommended last posting dates for UK services:
- Friday, December 18: Second Class and Second Class Signed For.
- Saturday, December 19: Royal Mail Tracked 48.
- Monday, December 21: First Class, First Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 24.
- Wednesday, December 23: Special Delivery Guaranteed.
December 19 is also the last posting date for Royal Mail Tracked Returns 48 to reach the sender before Christmas.
The Post Office advises customers to check their branch's final acceptance time, which varies between branches.
Parcelforce Christmas posting dates
For Parcelforce Worldwide UK services, the last posting dates are:
- Monday, December 21: express48 and express48large.
- Tuesday, December 22: express10, expressAM and express24.
Royal Mail says its published dates are subject to change and advises customers to post as early as possible.
It also recommends sending international items early, with published delivery aims available in its country guides.
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