Evri reveals last-send dates for Christmas 2026 and urges customers to send early as Christmas countdown begins
9th November 2026: Evri has revealed its last-send dates for Christmas 2026, helping customers make sure their presents reach friends, family and loved ones in time for the big day.
With the festive sending season getting under way, Evri is encouraging customers to plan ahead and take note of the deadlines for the service they are using. Evri’s Christmas last-send dates are:
· Courier collection: Friday 18th December
Customers arranging for an Evri courier to collect their parcel should book their Christmas send by Friday 18 December.
· Standard via ParcelShop or Locker: Saturday 19th December, 11am
Customers using Evri’s Standard service through a ParcelShop should send by 11am on Saturday 19 December.
· Next Day via ParcelShop or Locker: Monday 21st December, 11am
Customers using Evri’s Next Day service through a ParcelShop should send by 11am on Monday 21 December.
“Christmas is all about connecting with the people who matter to us, and for millions of people that means sending presents to loved ones across the country. “We know how important it is for those gifts to arrive in time for Christmas, so our advice is simple: send early wherever you can and make a note of the last-send date for the service you’re using. “Our colleagues and community couriers will be working hard throughout the festive period to keep parcels moving and help deliver Christmas for our customers.”
David Saenz, Chief Commercial Officer, Evri Group at Evri Group
Five tips for Christmas sending
1. Send early
Beat the Christmas rush and get presents on their way as soon as possible. Even with a last-send date available, sending earlier gives customers extra peace of mind during the busiest period of the year.
2. Pack presents securely
Use sturdy packaging and make sure items are properly protected (opens in a new window) inside.
3. Double-check the address
Make sure the recipient’s details are complete and correct before sending.
4. Keep track of your parcel
Use Evri tracking to follow progress once a parcel is on its way.
5. Never Miss a Parcel leave
Make sure to download the Evri app (opens in a new window), to track all your parcels, set your delivery preferences and divert them if needed.
If you’re sending presents to friends and family overseas this Christmas, remember that last send dates vary depending on the destination and service you choose. For our standard international service, parcels for France, Germany, Spain and Ireland should be sent by 8th December, while those heading further afield to destinations including Australia, Canada and the USA should be sent by 2nd December. You can find the full list of destinations and last send dates here (opens in a new window)
Christmas and New Year operations
Evri’s network will continue operating through the run-up to Christmas, including Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th December.
There will be no deliveries on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. There will also be no deliveries on New Year’s Day, before normal operations resume into the New Year.
ENDS
Notes to Editors
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About Evri Group
Evri Group is the UK’s leading dedicated parcel delivery company. Following the completed merger between Evri and DHL eCommerce UK in 2025, the combined Group delivers more than 1 billion parcels and a further 1 billion business letters annually.
DHL eCommerce UK will be rebranded Evri Premium, providing greater choice and cost-competitive services for both consumers and businesses, with new services including mail collection and processing, and a dedicated separate network for high-value deliveries.
Evri, the core operating brand, partners with Europe’s top retailers, marketplaces, pre-loved sites and small businesses – and its mission is to be the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels at a fair cost.
Founded in Yorkshire in 1974, Evri has grown over the last five decades into a team of 12,000+ employees and 30,000+ self-employed couriers working in their local communities, as well as a growing network of more than 14,000+ ParcelShops and Lockers and 500+ hubs and depots.
The Group continues to enhance its international capability and enable the global trade of parcels, boosted by its acquisition in 2025 of Coll-8, an Irish independent customs clearance and logistics specialist, acquisition in 2026 of Cross Border Connect, a US-based logistics enablement provider, and the DHL eCommerce UK merger.
Evri has 4 million independent 5-star Trustpilot reviews, an average courier rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting a strong commitment to customer experience. Every parcel matters to Evri, and that is why it is committed to investing in the continuous improvement of its operations, service and technology.
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