As the holiday season approaches, planning your deliveries becomes crucial. To ensure your gifts and parcels reach their destinations on time, here are the key deadlines and updates for Royal Mail and DPD services during December 2024 and early January 2025.
Royal Mail Holiday Schedule
- Wednesday 25th December 2024: No collections or deliveries
- Thursday 26th December 2024: No collections or deliveries
- Wednesday 1st January 2025: No collections or deliveries
Recommended Dispatch Dates for Christmas Delivery
To ensure your parcels arrive before Christmas, Royal Mail suggests the following deadlines based on their services:
- Tracked 24: Dispatch by Friday 20th December 2024
- Tracked 48: Dispatch by Thursday 19th December 2024
- Special Delivery By 1pm: Dispatch by Monday 23rd December 2024
DPD Holiday Schedule
- Wednesday 25th December 2024: No collections or deliveries
- Thursday 26th December 2024: No collections or deliveries
- Wednesday 1st January 2025: No collections or deliveries
Delivery Schedule Around Holidays
- Parcels collected on Tuesday 24th December 2024 are expected to arrive on Friday 27th December 2024.
- Parcels collected on Tuesday 31st December 2024 will be delivered on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
Recommended Dispatch Date for Christmas Delivery
For timely delivery before Christmas, DPD recommends placing your orders by Monday 23rd December 2024 before 3 PM. Orders dispatched on this date will use next-day delivery, which is standard for all DPD parcels.
Key Takeaways
- Be mindful of collection and delivery blackouts on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
- Plan ahead and dispatch early to avoid delays caused by the holiday rush.
- Always check the dispatch cut-off times with your retailer or shipping provider to ensure your parcel gets sent on time.
Whether you’re sending gifts or receiving deliveries, sticking to these dates will help ensure a stress-free holiday season. Happy Holidays! 🎄