An Post have released their list of posting dates to ensure your Christmas cards and presents reach their destination before December 25. Check out the dates below and get cracking.

Remember, these dates are only estimated so be sure to give yourself plenty of breathing room, especially if you're sending anything internationally.

The latest posting dates to ensure delivery before Christmas are:

Standard Letter & Parcels

Republic of Ireland: December 22 / December 21 for parcels

Northern Ireland: December 19

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 17 / December 12 for parcels

USA: December 10 / December 5 for parcels

Rest of the World: December 5

NB: Mail cannot currently be delivered to Canada due to recent strikes. Keen an eye on An Post's website for updates as they receive them from Canada Post.

Express Post

Republic of Ireland: December 20

Northern Ireland: December 19

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 17

USA: December 10

Rest of the World: December 10

International Courier Service

Great Britain: December 18

Rest of Europe: December 18

USA: December 16

Rest of the World: December 16

International mail delivery times are estimates and subject to local postal operator delays.