Find everything you need this festive season right here.
Everything you need this Christmas
Find helpful information, services and guidance to make sending and receiving mail easier this festive season.

Services
A little planning goes a long way. Follow our festive posting tips for a smoother Christmas.
Post Early: Give your Christmas post plenty of time to reach its destination.
Check Opening Hours: Festive opening hours for our Post Office locations are available on our website.
Safe to Post: Check that what you’re sending meets postal safety requirements before you post.
Get Customs Ready: Sending goods to a destination that requires customs documentation? Complete the correct declaration to help avoid delays.
Wrap it right: Package items securely and make sure the full address and postcode are clear and correct.
Return Address: Always include a return address – even when sending Christmas cards.
Online Postage
| Send tracked parcels from as little as £3.50 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. |
Last Recommended Posting Dates
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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! |
Prices
PricesWhether you are sending local, to the UK & Channel Islands or International: Check your postage before sending to avoid delays or extra charges. |
Christmas Stamps
Christmas StampsThe 2026 Christmas Stamps from the Isle of Man Post Office were created in collaboration with Manx artist Felicity Wood in celebration of the 2026 Blein ny Gaelgey (Year of the Manx Language). Kegeesh Ommidjagh – Foolish Fortnight - is traditional Manx two-week festive holiday period that began on the shortest day of the year (Black Thomas’ Eve, around 21st December) and continued until Twelfth Night (Old Christmas Day, 6th January). During this special time, only essential work was carried out, and the Island paused to enjoy many parties, gatherings, and celebrations. Order them from our postal shop, at local post offices, or through our convenient kiosks. To view the full collection visit here. |
Collections and Dispatch for Businesses
Collection and Dispatch for BusinessesCollection and dispatch times may vary over Christmas and New Year. Tracked is available for Click and Dispatch and Business Solutions Franking customers and available via Online Postage. |
Wrapping and Packing Advice
Wrapping and Packing AdviceEnsure your items are packed securely. Check our guide on prohibited and restricted items for safe posting. |
Find Your Local Services
Find Your Local Postal ServicesLooking 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. |
Missed Delivery
Missed Delivery?Missed a delivery because you were out? Find helpful info on getting your parcels in time for Christmas. |
Post Offices & Sorting Office Opening Hours
Post Offices & Sorting Offices Opening HoursPost Offices and Sorting Offices may have adjusted hours over Christmas, check the link for details. |
Foreign Currency
Foreign currencySearching for a timeless gift? Foreign currency from Isle of Man Post Office makes a thoughtful choice with no expiry date. |
Tracked and Signature Services
Tracked and Signature ServicesSend parcels with added speed, security, and tracking using Special Delivery™. You can also send items to the UK and Channel Islands using Tracked for peace of mind! |
Addressing your Post
Addressing Your PostHelp ensure your post arrives by using the correct address format. Check our guidelines for best results. |
Christmas Gifts
Christmas GiftsDiscover mounted artworks, gift packs, collectable coins, and more in our Christmas Gift Shop! |
Father Christmas Letters
Father Christmas LettersSend letters straight to Lapland! Our special deliveries make sure Father Christmas gets your child’s letter. |
Safe to Post
Safe to PostSome items, even popular gifts, are restricted under postal rules. Check our list to be sure your post is safe to send. |
Customs Infromation
Customs InformationSending 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. |



