Last Christmas posting dates
2012
Make sure everyone has a very merry Christmas, and get your presents and cards off in time.
UK
| Last recommended posting date | Service |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 18 December | Second Class |
| Thursday 20 December | First Class |
| Saturday 22 December | Special DeliveryTM |
International Surface Mail
| Last recommended posting date | Destination |
|---|---|
| Friday 28 September | Non-European destinations except Middle East, South Africa, Far East, USA and Canada |
| Tuesday 02 October | Middle and Far East (except Hong Kong and Singapore) |
| Tuesday 16 October | South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA and Canada |
| Tuesday 06 November | Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Iceland |
| Tuesday 20 November | Western Europe |
International Airmail
| Last recommended posting date | Destination |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 05 December | Asia, Far East (including Japan), Australia, New Zealand |
| Friday 07 December | South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa and Middle East |
| Monday 10 December | Eastern Europe, USA and Canada |
| Wednesday 12 December | Western Europe |
British Forces Post Office (BFPO)
| Last recommended posting date | Destination |
|---|---|
| Friday 30 November | Airmail to Operational BFPOs |
| Friday 14 December | Airmail to Static BFPOs |