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What are the Christmas postal dates in Ireland for 2025?

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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 as follows:

Standard Letter & Parcels

Republic of Ireland: December 22 / December 16 for parcels

Northern Ireland: December 19 / December 16 for parcels

Great Britain: December 18 / December 16 for parcels

Rest of Europe: December 18 / December 12 for parcels

USA: December 10 / December 4 for parcels

Rest of the World: December 4 for both

Registered Post Letters/Large Envelopes

Republic of Ireland: December 22

Northern Ireland: December 19

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 18

USA: December 4

Rest of the World: December 4

Express Post Letters/Large Envelopes

Republic of Ireland: December 22

Northern Ireland: December 19

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 18

USA: December 10

Rest of the World: December 9

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International Courier Service

Great Britain: December 19

Rest of Europe: December 19

USA: December 17

Rest of the World: December 17

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