Deadlines for residents to send out their Christmas post have been announced by the Post Office.

The busy Christmas period for the Post Office runs from tomorrow to December 31.

The Post Office has now transformed 5,000 branches with thousands offering longer opening hours.

Branches in the OX postcode region are now offering over 7,500 extra opening hours during the run-up to Christmas.

Post Office network and sales director Kevin Gilliland said: "Christmas is an extremely busy time for our customers.

"Through longer hours at our branches this Christmas we want to make it as easy as possible for customers to post their cards or gifts or collect online shopping at a time that suits them best."

  • Saturday, December 19 is the deadline for UK second class post before Christmas
  • Monday, December 21 is the deadline for UK first class mail.
  • Wednesday, December 23 is the deadline for mail guaranteed by special delivery.

For further information visit postoffice.co.uk/christmas