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What is the last day to post for Christmas to Australia?
Monday 6 December
Get your cards, gifts and greetings there in time for Christmas….Sending items overseas?
| Service | Last recommended posting date |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Wednesday 1 December |
| Australia, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal | Monday 6 December |
When was the last Christmas Day postal delivery?
The General Post Office stopped delivering letters on Christmas Day in 1960 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in 1965 in Scotland.
What are the dates for Christmas posting?
Thursday 16 December You can purchase postage online through Royal Mail here.
Has the post ever been delivered on Christmas Day?
Post will not be delivered or collected on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, as you might expect. But, because they are on a Saturday and Sunday the bank holidays have been moved to Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December.
Did the post office ever deliver on Christmas Day?
Christmas Day Schedule Christmas Day, December 25, is a Postal holiday. Post Office locations are closed Christmas Day. Regular mail will not be delivered on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25. Priority Mail Express® mail will be delivered Christmas Day1, 2.
What is the last date for first class post at Christmas?
Postal dates for well-known couriers: TNT: The last recommended date is Thursday 23 for delivery by Christmas Eve on Friday for TNT. Yodel Direct: The last sending date for Christmas is 20 December. DHL: DHL has announced its last UK date as 23 December this year for UK deliveries.
What is the last posting day for Christmas cards?
Allow plenty of time for posting.
| Friday 17 December | Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 21 December | 1st Class 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail 24® Royal Mail Tracked 48®** |
| Wednesday 22 December | Royal Mail Tracked 24®** |
| Thursday 23 December | Special Delivery Guaranteed® |
Can you post parcels on Christmas Eve?
Yes, there will be deliveries on Christmas Eve, which is a Friday this year. You can find more information here. There will also be collections, but if you post something on Christmas Eve you can expect a delay.
Does mail run on Christmas?
Christmas Day Schedule Christmas Day, December 25, is a Postal holiday. Post Office locations are closed Christmas Day. Regular mail will not be delivered on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25.
Who plays the last post at Sun-Down?
The battalion bugler of the 27th playing the Last Post at sun-down (Frank Hurley). In military tradition, the Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day’s activities. It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
What is the last post in the military?
The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition that mark the phases of the day. While Reveille signals the start of a soldier’s day, the Last Post signals its end.
Why is the last post played on Remembrance Day?
It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition that mark the phases of the day.
How can merchants mitigate Australia Post delays?
Still, it’s best for merchants to set their own last days to ship to mitigate any unexpected Australia post delays. Save yourself the stress of last-minute fulfillment and get your customers to order their purchases as early as possible — perhaps with a few cheeky holiday discounts?