Royal Mail has announced its latest recommended posting dates for international deliveries to South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA and Canada so they arrive in time for Christmas.
The postal service, which has a branch in Ryman's in Station Street, Burton, has been planning Christmas since the beginning of the year and the festive holiday has already kicked off with economy mail posting dates.
Economy mail to South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA and Canada must be with Royal Mail by this Thursday, October 12, if parcels and cards are to arrive in time for Christmas Day.
Andy Pickering, head of network, Royal Mail, said; "In the modern world, it is easy to forget that it can still take a long time to reach some destinations by land and sea.
"We don't want anyone to be disappointed if they are waiting for Christmas mail. As always, we urge customers to post all mail as early as possible as Royal Mail builds up to its busiest time of year."
International Standard airmail and tracking and signature services recommended posting dates for around the globe are typically in early December and will be announced at a later date.
UK latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2017 are:
- December 20 for second class mail
- December 21 for First Class mail
- December 21 for Special Delivery
- December 22 for Special Delivery Saturday guaranteed
