Christmas 2026
Christmas Order-By Dates
Every Amber & Ash piece is made to order in our Cheshire studio, so allow a few days for making as well as posting. Order by these dates for delivery to a UK address before Christmas.
Updated
In short: order by Tuesday 15 December for standard UK delivery, or by Wednesday 16 December if you add next-day delivery at checkout.
| Delivery | Cost | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free on name signs and wall art, and £3.50 per order on Christmas pieces | Tuesday 15 December |
| Next day, once made | £1.99 extra, chosen at checkout | Wednesday 16 December |
Why these dates
Royal Mail's last recommended posting dates for Christmas 2026 are Friday 18 December for 2nd Class and Monday 21 December for 1st Class. In December we take up to 3 working days to make an order and we post Monday to Friday, so an order placed by the date above is made and posted in time.
Next-day delivery speeds up the journey once your order is made. It still takes up to 3 working days to make first.
The sooner the better
Royal Mail's dates are recommendations, not guarantees, and December is their busiest month. If a gift has to arrive by a particular day, order a week earlier than the date above.
Check your personalisation
We make exactly what you type, so check the spelling of every name before you order. Etsy's order confirmation shows your personalisation, and you can message us straight away if something needs changing.
Sending abroad
Many of our pieces can be posted outside the UK, but international post takes much longer at Christmas. Check Royal Mail's international last posting dates and order early to avoid disappointment.
Source: Royal Mail, Christmas 2026 last posting dates, checked 25 October 2026.
Questions
What's the last day to order for Christmas delivery?
For delivery to a UK address before Christmas 2026, order by Tuesday 15 December for standard delivery, or by Wednesday 16 December if you add next-day delivery at checkout for £1.99. In December we make every order in up to 3 working days, then post it.
Can I get next-day delivery at Christmas?
Yes. Any UK order can add next-day delivery at checkout for £1.99. Once your order is made, we send it by Royal Mail 1st Class, or Evri's next-day service for our largest pieces, so it usually arrives the next working day. Making still takes up to 3 working days, so order by Wednesday 16 December.
Can you deliver abroad in time for Christmas?
Many of our pieces can be sent outside the UK, but international post takes much longer at Christmas. Check Royal Mail's international last posting dates and order early to avoid disappointment. Our 70 cm and 80 cm name signs can only go to UK addresses.