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Press – Nov 27, 2020

Hermes announces last sending dates for Christmas deliveries

female courier holding parcel and smartphone outside

Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has announced the last recommended posting days for customers using the Hermes send service to ensure presents are delivered in time for Christmas 2020.  

They are:

  • Saturday 19th December. For customers who want a Hermes courier to collect a parcel from them.
  • Monday 21st December (noon). For customers sending presents from Hermes’ nationwide network of ParcelShops, using the standard service.
  • Tuesday 22nd December (noon). For customers sending presents from one of Hermes’ nationwide network of ParcelShops, using the next day service.

 The company has also urged customers to let their recipients know that there is a parcel on the way using the tracking facility on the app or online. This is particularly important when posting items close to the last dates, so that recipients can arrange to be available for delivery. 

Notes to Editors
Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, provides flexible and affordable delivery options to home, work and ParcelShops.
The company delivers more than 400 million parcels a year with a mission to be the UK’s carrier of choice.
Hermes works with 80% of the UK’s top retailers including Next, ASOS, John Lewis and Boohoo.