As we approach December, it's time for me to share the recommended postal cut-off dates as well as my opening times over the Christmas/New Year period for this year. For orders that are for a pre-wired harness kit, please keep in mind that I have to make those, as such, the order cut off date is earlier than the Royal Mail example pre-christmas cut-off dates. So I'll list that separately
International
Royal Mail haven't properly published a recommend international shipment cut-off date list this year, instead they are just referring us to their standard Country guide. Generally speaking, International shipments with the Tracked services I use, take somewhere between 3 and 6 working days depending on the country it's heading to.
At this time of year, when shipments are busier, I would say that it is best to recommend a cut-off order date to try and achieve a pre-Christmas delivery to you, of around Friday 12th December 2025.
For products such as my pre-wired kits where I will need to make the product prior to shipping, please place your order before the 8th December 2025.
UK Inland postal services
These dates are for regular, non-made to order products. So in-stock standard products for example, refer to the dates below for Royal Mail's recommended last posting date to guarantee delivery before Christmas.
Friday 19th December - Tracked 48 parcels
Saturday 20th December - 1st Class, Tracked 24
Tuesday 23rd December - Special Delivery 1pm Guaranteed
For my made to order products such as my pre-wired harness kits, please refer to these cut-off dates instead
Monday 8th December - Tracked 48 parcels
Monday 15th December - 1st Class, Tracked 24
Tuesday 16th December - Special Delivery 1pm Guaranteed
I am always happy to try and help though, so if you have something urgently needed, drop me an email first and I'll look at the available options to help achieve that for you.
Many thanks,
James
