Cheaper. Duh. A second-class stamp costs about half of first-class. In 2026, who doesn’t love saving a few pence? Especially when you have 50 cards to send to Great-Aunt Mildred and your old roommate from 2010.
Plus, there’s romance in its slowness. A second-class letter feels like a secret. It travels a little slower, carries a little more patience. Like a hug that takes three days to arrive.
The Dark Side: What If You Miss It?
December 13 passes. Your card is in the drawer. Panic sets in. You now have two options: first-class post (more expensive, but faster) or special delivery (costs as much as a takeaway pizza). Or you could just hand-deliver it. But that means seeing your neighbor. Worst. Case. Scenario.
Honestly, missing the cutoff is a rite of passage. Every year, someone cries into their mince pie. Don’t be that someone. Send it on December 12.
Royal Mail Last Christmas Posting Dates 2026
