Have you sent your Christmas cards yet? Here are the last dates for posting this season

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December 05 2017 07:45 AM

It's the time of year when the sound of post coming through the letterbox doesn't just correlate to a drop in your finances (and your tummy).

Forget the bills, it's Christmas card time! And in a digital age, getting that written card or letter over the festive season can be even more welcome.

But with many friends and relatives dotted all over the globe, keep an eye on the last posting dates so that they'll actually arrive by the 25th.

Last Posting Dates	Letters	Parcels	Registered Post	Express Post	Int Courier Service
Ireland	20th	20th	20th	21st
Northern Ireland	19th	19th	19th	20th
UK	18th	18th	18th	-	21st
Europe	18th	13th	18th	-	20th
USA	12th	7th	7th	-	20th
Rest of World	7th	7th	7th	-	18th

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