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An Post announces final postal dates for Christmas 2024

Published 14:12 18 Nov 2024 GMT

Updated 14:39 18 Nov 2024 GMT

Kat O'Connor

An Post announces final postal dates for Christmas 2024

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An Post is urging people to post their Christmas letters and presents early

The countdown to Christmas is on and An Post has shared the final postal dates for December.

Many of us have friends and family living in all different corners of the world, so ensuring they feel like they're still part of our Christmas is key. They may not be able to head back to Galway from Australia this year but we can do our best to spread some Christmas joy their way.

Whether that's through a card, a box of Tayto, or a care package from home, thousands of parcels will be sent all around the world this Christmas.

If you're planning on posting internationally this year then make sure to get your cards and parcels sent by the following dates:

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
Northern Ireland- Parcels and cards should be sent by December 19th
Republic of Ireland- Domestic parcels and cards should be sent by December 22nd
Rest of the World - Parcels for countries not mentioned above should be sent by December 5th

An Post also has this advice for customers:

We always encourage customers to Shop Local and Shop Irish before looking further afield.
Leave plenty of time for gift shopping online
Get your parcels and cards into the post as early as possible,
Always seal envelopes and pack items carefully, checking the full postal address and including your return address details.
Visit your post office or anpost.com/Christmas for more