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Whether you're a business getting ready for your busiest time of year or simply sending a gift to a loved one, here's the information you need to ensure your documents and parcels arrive before Christmas.
This year our recommended last posting dates are a little earlier than usual due to service adjustments arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK: 22 December
Europe: 21 December
Europe non-EU: 18 December
Middle East: 18 December
USA and Canada: 18 December
Africa: 17 December
China: 17 December
Far East: 17 December
Australia and New Zealand: 15 December
Rest of World: 11-16 December
We recommend that you also check our last sending dates for specific countries.
* All dates are DHL recommended but deliveries are NOT guaranteed and are subject to DHL's Terms and Conditions of Carriage. Deliveries to remote destinations may take longer.