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What are the Christmas postal deadlines for 2023?

Make your list and check it twice, it's time to get your Christmas cards in order.
Make your list and check it twice, it's time to get your Christmas cards in order.

An Post have released their list of posting dates to ensure your Christmas cards and presents reach their destination before December 25. Check out the dates below and get cracking.

Remember, these dates are only estimated so be sure to give yourself plenty of breathing room, especially if you're sending anything internationally.

The latest posting dates to ensure delivery before Christmas are:

Standard Letter & Parcels

Republic of Ireland: December 21

Northern Ireland: December 19

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 18 / December 14 for parcels

USA: December 11 / December 6 for parcels

Rest of the World: December 6

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Express Post

Republic of Ireland: December 21

Northern Ireland: December 19

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 18

USA: December 11

Rest of the World: December 11

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International Courier Service

Great Britain: December 20

Rest of Europe: December 19

USA: December 15

Rest of the World: December 15

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Customers should note that there will be no mail delivery or collection from December 23 until December 27, with mail delivery and collection services returning on December 28.

Visit AnPost.com for more details.

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