THE last posting dates for Christmas are upon us!

The last recommended posting date for 2nd class mail is tomorrow (Tuesday) and Thursday for first class.

Royal Mail is encouraging customers to get their parcels, letters and cards in the post before the deadline to ensure they are delivered in time for Christmas.

Any customers who miss these dates can use their Special Delivery service up until Saturday.

Royal Mail have been encouraging customers to try and post early this December, a campaign that they have run since the 1800s to encourage people to beat the Christmas rush and make sure their letters and parcels arrive on time.

To ensure that your mail arrives safely, there are a few key things to remember. Make sure the full address is written clearly on the item of mail, and always include the full postcode.

Customers should also ensure that the correct amount of postage has been applied to avoid any delays or extra charges for the recipient. Full information on pricing is available on the Royal Mail website, and at local Post Office branches.

ROYAL MAIL ENCOURAGES CUSTOMERS TO GET THEIR CHRISTMAS MAIL POSTED BEFORE THIS WEEK’S LAST POSTING DATES

• The last recommended posting date for 2nd class mail is Tuesday 18 December

• The last recommended posting date for 1st class mail is Thursday 20 December

• Royal Mail have been encouraging customers to post early this Christmas to help with the bumper Christmas mailbag

• Customers should ensure their Christmas mail arrives safely by writing the address clearly and always including the full postcode and include a return address

Royal Mail is urging customers to get their Christmas mail in the post before this week’s last posting dates, to ensure that parcels, letters and cards arrive with loved ones in time for Christmas.

For all 2nd Class mail, Tuesday 18 December is the latest recommended posting date.

For all 1st Class mail, the latest recommended posting date is Thursday 20 December.

Any customers who miss these dates can use our Special Delivery service up until Saturday 22 December.

Royal Mail have been encouraging customers to try and post early this December, a campaign that they have run since the 1800s to encourage people to beat the Christmas rush and make sure their letters and parcels arrive on time.

To ensure that your mail arrives safely, there are a few key things to remember. Make sure the full address is written clearly on the item of mail, and always include the full postcode.

Customers should also ensure that the correct amount of postage has been applied to avoid any delays or extra charges for the recipient. Full information on pricing is available on the Royal Mail website, and at local Post Office branches.