If you want cards and gifts to arrive before Christmas Day, here's when you'll need to send them by

The Post Office has unveiled its final dates for Christmas posting to help people guarantee their gifts arrive in time for the big day. Some 67% of Britons have received Christmas cards and presents in the post after December 25, a survey for the Post Office discovered.

The majority of final international posting dates have already passed but some carriers can still provide Christmas delivery to selected countries until December 15. Postmasters are encouraging the public to send early to avoid joining the 17% of those who have left it too late in previous years.

The final date for posting gifts and cards for those willing to pay for Royal Mail's Special Delivery Guaranteed or DPD Gold –

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