Father’s Day gifts: last posting dates revealed for Royal Mail, Evri and DPD (aff)
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Father’s Day is approaching fast. Courier experts have revealed the final dates to send gifts with Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and other major services.
Father’s Day is now just over a week away and, if you’ve still got a gift to send, time is starting to run short.
While many shoppers focus on finding the perfect present, there’s another deadline that can easily catch people out – making sure it actually arrives before Father’s Day itself.
To help avoid any last-minute panic, parcel comparison specialist Parcel2Go has revealed the final recommended posting dates for some of the UK’s biggest courier services ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday June 21.
The key message from delivery experts is simple: don’t leave it until the final deadline if you can avoid it. While several next-day services remain available until Thursday June 18, booking earlier can provide more choice, lower prices and greater peace of mind.
According to Parcel2Go, customers using next-day services with Royal Mail, DPD, DHL, Parcelforce, Evri, FedEx, UPS and DX should aim to book and drop off parcels before noon on Thursday June 18.
Father’s Day 2026 last posting dates
For customers using next-day delivery services:
• Royal Mail – Wednesday June 18
• DPD – Wednesday June 18
• DHL – Wednesday June 18
• Parcelforce – Wednesday June 18
• Evri – Wednesday June 18
• FedEx – Wednesday June 18
• UPS – Wednesday June 18
• DX – Wednesday June 18
For standard delivery services:
• InPost – Tuesday June 17
• Yodel – Monday June 16
• Relay – Monday June 16
Delivery specialists stress that parcels booked on June 18 should be sent using a next-day service and dropped off before noon to maximise the chances of arriving before Father’s Day.
For anyone who hasn’t yet organised a gift, Parcel2Go says booking earlier than the final deadline remains the safest option.
The company operates as the UK’s largest courier comparison website, allowing customers to compare more than 180 delivery services through a single platform. Rather than visiting multiple courier websites individually, users enter their parcel dimensions and destination details to see available prices and delivery options side by side.
That means customers can compare services from major courier brands including Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, DHL and UPS through a single booking process via Parcel2Go’s comparison platform.
One reason many consumers use comparison services is cost. Parcel2Go says it negotiates discounted rates with courier partners and offers a Lowest Price Guarantee, promising to match comparable services found elsewhere.
Alongside price comparisons, customers can track parcels free of charge regardless of the courier selected. Collection and drop-off options are also available, with access to thousands of parcel shops and drop-off locations across the UK.
The service can also be useful for people sending gifts to family overseas. Through Parcel2Go, customers can compare international delivery services to more than 180 countries and territories worldwide.
While Father’s Day may still feel a little way off, courier experts warn that delivery deadlines can arrive faster than many shoppers expect. Anyone planning to send a gift through the post is likely to benefit from booking sooner rather than later.
The safest approach is simple: choose your gift, book your delivery and get it on its way before the final posting dates arrive.
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