Christmas 2024

Christmas 2024

Enjoy your Christmas with Isle of Man Post Office's one-stop guide to all things festive. Remember to post your items early to beat the Christmas rush!


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Online Postage

Send tracked parcels from as little as £3.75 using Online Postage.
Whether sending items to Castletown or Cape Town, you can manage all your postal needs including Safe to Post and customs requirements using Online Postage. You can purchase standard mail or tracked and signed services and if you arrange a FREE collection we will bring your postal labels direct to your home. 

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Last Recommended Posting Dates

Find the last dates to send post to the Island, UK, Channel Islands, Europe, and worldwide. Send by these dates to make sure your post arrives in time for Christmas!

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Prices

Check your postage before sending to avoid delays or extra charges.
You can order stamps from our Postal Shop with free delivery. Alternatively you can manage postage online and schedule a free home collection with Online Postage. No printer, no problem as your labels are brought to you when ordering a collection.

Father Christmas Stamp

Christmas Stamps

This year, we’re thrilled to introduce six new stamps featuring 'Father Christmas,' inspired by Victorian Christmas scenes. Order them from our online shop, at local post offices, or through our convenient kiosks.

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Collection and Dispatch for Businesses

Collection and dispatch times may vary over Christmas and New Year. This year, Tracked 48 is available for Click and Dispatch and Business Solutions Franking customers.

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Wrapping and Packing Advice

Ensure your items are packed securely. Check our guide on prohibited and restricted items for safe posting.

Find your postal services

Find Your Local Postal Services

Looking to post your Christmas gifts? Use this page to find your nearest Post Office, with addresses, opening times, and contact details. You can also find information about Parcel Collection Points and Post Boxes.

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Missed Delivery?

Missed a delivery because you were out? Find helpful info on getting your parcels in time for Christmas.

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Post Office & Sorting Offices Opening Hours

Post Offices and Sorting Offices may have adjusted hours over Christmas, check the link for details.

Buy your Foreign Currency Gift

Foreign currency

Searching for a timeless gift? Foreign currency from Isle of Man Post Office makes a thoughtful choice with no expiry date.

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Tracked and Signature Services

Send parcels with added speed, security, and tracking using Special Delivery™. You can also use Signed For™ if you want proof of delivery. These services and international tracked and signed services are available through Online Postage.
For larger items, consider Parcelforce's express48 or global options including globalpriority or globalvalue .
Use our track and trace system to check the status of items.

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Addressing Your Post

Help ensure your post arrives by using the correct address format. Check our guidelines for best results.

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Christmas Gifts

Discover mounted artworks, gift packs, collectable coins, and more in our Christmas Gift Shop!

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Father Christmas Letters

Send letters straight to Lapland! Our special deliveries make sure Father Christmas gets your child’s letter.

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Safe to Post

Some items, even popular gifts, are restricted under postal rules. Check our list to be sure your post is safe to send.

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Customs Information

Sending abroad? Complete the right customs forms to avoid delays. Since January 2021, customs paperwork is also required for Channel Islands and EU. Find details here.


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