2024 Christmas Schedule
Carrier Schedule
| Amazon | DHL eCommerce | DPD & DPD Local | DXF 1 | DXF 2 | Evri | UPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 20th December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU |
| Saturday 21st December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU |
| Sunday 22nd December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU |
| Monday 23rd December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU |
| Tuesday 24th December | Opted in AM collections only - BAU deliveries | Pre-planned collections only - Deliveries BAU | Pre-planned collections only - Deliveries BAU | No collections - Premium timed deliveries only | Closed | Pre-planned collections only - Deliveries BAU | Express deliveries and collections only |
| Wednesday 25th December | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday 26th December | Closed | Pre-planned trailer collections only | Pre-planned trailer collections only | Closed | Closed | Pre-planned trailer collections only | Closed |
| Friday 27th December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | Closed | BAU | BAU |
| Saturday 28th December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | Closed | BAU | BAU |
| Sunday 29th December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | Closed | BAU | BAU |
| Monday 30th December | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | Closed | BAU | BAU |
| Tuesday 31st December | Opted in AM collections only - BAU deliveries | Pre planned collections only - Deliveries BAU | Pre planned collections only - Deliveries BAU | No collections - Premium timed deliveries only | Closed | BAU | Express deliveries and collections only |
| Wednesday 1st January | Closed | Pre-planned trailer collections only | Pre-planned trailer collections only | Closed | Closed | Pre-planned trailer collections only | Closed |
| Thursday 2nd January | Limited Service in Scotland (Bank Holiday). Rest of UK BAU | Limited Service in Scotland (Bank Holiday). Rest of UK BAU | Limited Service in Scotland (Bank Holiday). Rest of UK BAU | Closed in Scotland. Rest of UK BAU | Closed in Scotland. Rest of UK BAU | Limited Service in Scotland (Bank Holiday). Rest of UK BAU | Closed in Scotland, Rest of UK BAU |
| Friday 3rd January | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU | BAU |
| Saturday 4th January | |||||||
| Monday 6th January |
| DPD - Germany | DPD - Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 20th December | BAU | |
| Saturday 21st December | No Collection | |
| Sunday 22nd December | Closed | |
| Monday 23rd December | BAU | |
| Tuesday 24th December | No Collection | |
| Wednesday 25th December | ||
| Thursday 26th December | ||
| Friday 27th December | Complete closure | No Collection |
| Saturday 28th December | No delivery, no collection and no unloading | Closed |
| Sunday 29th December | Closed | |
| Monday 30th December | Normal operation | BAU |
| Tuesday 31st December | Complete closure | No Collection |
| Wednesday 1st January | Closed | |
| Thursday 2nd January | Normal operation | BAU |
| Friday 3rd January | Normal operation | BAU |
| Saturday 4th January | No delivery, no collection and no unloading | |
| Monday 6th January | Normal operation |
GFS International Last Posting Dates (Date to be received by GFS)
| Country | GFS International PLUS (EPDP & EPLU) | GFS International Economy (EEDP & EECO) | GFS International Untracked (EEUT) | GFSI Health & Wellbeing (EWHB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia, New Zealand | 6th Dec | 4th Dec | 4th Dec | 6th Dec |
| Canada | 13th Dec | 11th Dec | 11th Dec | 6th Dec |
| Czech Republic, Greece, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland | 13th Dec | 16th Dec | 11th Dec | 16th Dec |
| Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, France | 19th Dec | 18th Dec | 13th Dec | 18th Dec |
| Ireland | 19th Dec | 16th Dec | 13th Dec | 16th Dec |
| Japan, Hong Kong, Far East, Malaysia, Singapore | 14th Dec | 12th Dec | 4th Dec | 6th Dec |
| Norway, Switzerland | 13th Dec | 13th Dec | 13th Dec | 6th Dec |
| Portugal, Spain, Italy | 17th Dec | 16th Dec | 13th Dec | 16th Dec |
| Rest of the World | 3rd Dec | 6th Dec | 4th Dec | 6th Dec |
| Sweden, Finland, Denmark | 19th Dec | 16th Dec | 13th Dec | 16th Dec |
| United States of America | 14th Dec | 11th Dec | 11th Dec | 6th Dec |
DHL Express International Last Posting Dates
Top 10 European Cut Off Dates
| Country | Last date for Worldwide Air | Last date for Road Economy | Last date for International Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Wednesday 18th December | Monday 16th December | Wednesday 11th December |
| France | Wednesday 18th December | Monday 16th December | Wednesday 11th December |
| Spain | Tuesday 17th December | Sunday 15th December | Wednesday 11th December |
| Italy | Tuesday 17th December | Sunday 15th December | Wednesday 11th December |
| Netherlands | Wednesday 18th December | Tuesday 17th December | Sunday 15th December |
| Sweden | Wednesday 18th December | Monday 16th December | Sunday 15th December |
| Portugal | Wednesday 18th December | Saturday 14th December | Wednesday 11th December |
| Finland | Wednesday 18th December | Saturday 14th December | Sunday 8th December |
| Belgium | Wednesday 18th December | Monday 16th December | Wednesday 11th December |
| Ireland | Wednesday 18th December | Tuesday 17th December | Monday 2nd December |
DHL Express International Last Posting Dates
Top 10 Rest of the World Cut Off Dates
| Country | Last date for Worldwide Air | Last date for International Economy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tuesday 17th December | Tuesday 3rd December |
| Australia | Sunday 15th December | Saturday 7th December |
| New Zealand | Saturday 14th December | Monday 9th December |
| Canada | Wednesday 18th December | Sunday 8th December |
| Japan | Monday 16th December | Sunday 1st December |
| China | Sunday 15th December | Sunday 1st December |
| Hong Kong | Wednesday 18th December | Sunday 8th December |
| South Africa | Monday 16th December | Monday 2nd December |
| Taiwan | Monday 16th December | Monday 2nd December |
| Thailand | Monday 16th December | Monday 2nd December |
DPD Classic International Last Posting Dates
| Destination | Christmas Last Shipping | New Year Last Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 16/12/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
| Belgium | 19/12/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Bulgaria | 12/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Croatia | 17/12/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
| Czech Republic | 13/12/2024 | 19/12/2024 |
| Denmark | 16/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Estonia | 11/12/2024 | 13/12/2024 |
| Finland | 12/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| France | 18/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Germany | 16/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Greece | 12/12/2024 | 17/12/2024 |
| Hungary | 13/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Italy | 17/12/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
| Latvia | 11/12/2024 | 12/12/2024 |
| Lithuania | 13/12/2024 | 19/12/2024 |
| Luxembourg | 17/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Monaco | 18/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Netherlands | 19/12/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Norway | 10/12/2024 | 16/12/2024 |
| Poland | 18/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Portugal | 13/12/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
| Republic of Ireland | 20/12/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Romania | 16/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Slovakia | 13/12/2024 | 19/12/2024 |
| Slovenia | 17/12/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
| Spain | 18/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Sweden | 16/12/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Switzerland | 18/12/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
DPD – Germany Last Posting Dates
| Parcel Type | Last Posting Date |
|---|---|
| National Parcels | For standard parcels, December 20, 2024 is the last collection day. |
| Express Parcels | These can be posted until December 23, 2024, as deliveries will still be made on December 24, 2024. |
| International Parcels | Depending on the destination country, these should be sent no later than December 17, 2024 to arrive on time. The transit time calculator for Europe can be used to calculate the standard transit time for shipping - to the exact day, from the sender's zip code to the recipient's zip code. |
The following applies to all shipping options: Parcels should be handed in at one of our Pickup parcelshops by 12 noon.
DHL – Netherlands Last Posting Dates
Last Posting Date: 21st December 2024
