An Post warns of final dates for posting in Ireland this weekend for Christmas delivery

If you’re in a last-minute panic to get things in the post on time for Christmas, this weekend is the official deadline

Today, Thursday 19th, is the final date for posting cards and parcels to Northern Ireland to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

Customers have until Saturday, December 21st, to send their last parcels within the Republic of Ireland and until Sunday, December 22nd, to send their cards. 

The postal service has confirmed that it will be delivering right up until Christmas Eve, but they are still encouraging everyone to get their last minute cards and presents sent as soon as possible, to ensure delivery in time for the big day.

Post Offices nationwide will be open all day on Saturday, 21st December, for posting and any last minute gift cards needed for those hard-to-buy-for loved ones.

If you were planning on posting to friends and family farther afield, you may have missed the deadline for on-time arrival before Christmas.

• USA- Parcels and registered post should be sent by December 5th. Letters and express post should be sent by December 10th
• Europe- Parcels and cards should be sent by December 17th
• UK- Parcels and cards for the United Kingdom need to be sent by December 18th
• Rest of the World - Parcels for countries not mentioned above should be sent by December 5th

For more information on final dates of posting and sending advice, visit anpost.com/Christmas.

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