The Post Office has released its final dates to guarantee Christmas delivery for cards and presents, urging the public to post early. The final date for guaranteed delivery in the UK using Special Delivery Guaranteed or DPD Gold is December 23 . Postmasters advise securely wrapping and correctly declaring parcel contents, particularly for international items.

Final Guaranteed Deadline: The absolute final date for posting Christmas cards and gifts that guarantee delivery before December 25th is Tuesday, December 23 . This deadline applies specifically to premium services such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery Guaranteed and DPD Gold.

Standard Service Deadlines: Earlier deadlines apply to cheaper, non-guaranteed services, with the last day for Royal Mail's 2nd Class delivery being W

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