Final dates for packages being sent via An Post to the USA and Europe are fast approaching.
Christmas is just around the corner now, and An Post are busy sorting through all of the letters, parcels and gifts being sent around the world.
For many people, this time of year marks the return of family members who will be arriving at Dublin Airport from across the globe over the coming days.
For those who have family members abroad who can’t make the trip home, you may be planning to send them a Christmas care package, a gift, or simply a letter to let them know you’re thinking of them.
An Post has several deadlines for the USA, Europe, and the UK to ensure that your post arrives on time for the big day.
The dates vary, depending on what you’re sending their way, so here are all of the upcoming deadlines you need to follow for on-time arrival:
Standard post letter dates.
- Rep. of Ireland – December 21st
- Northern Ireland – December 19th
- Great Britain – December 18th
- Rest of Europe – December 18th
- USA – December 11th
- Rest of World – Date passed
Standard Post Parcels.
- Rep. of Ireland – December 21st
- Northern Ireland – December 19th
- Great Britain – December 18th
- Rest of Europe – December 14th
- USA – December – Date passed
- Rest of World – Date passed
Registered Post.
- Rep. of Ireland – December 21st
- Northern Ireland – December 19th
- Great Britain – December 18th
- Rest of Europe – December 18th
- USA – December – Date passed
- Rest of World – Date passed
Express Post.
- Rep. of Ireland – December 21st
- Northern Ireland – December 19th
- Great Britain – December 18th
- Rest of Europe – December 18th
- USA – December – December 11th
- Rest of World – Date passed
International Courier Service*
- Great Britain – December 20th
- Rest of Europe – December 19th
- USA – December – December 15th
- Rest of World – December 15th
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