To help you plan your orders during the busy festive season, here’s everything you need to know about our Christmas last posting dates and holiday hours:
🎁 Last Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery
If you require delivery pre-Christmas, we strongly recommend placing your order by 12:00 on Friday 19th December using the Express Courier delivery option.
Orders received by 12:00 on Monday 22nd December we will endeavour to despatch on the same day.
Orders received after 12:00 on Monday 22nd December are not guaranteed to be processed until we re-open on Monday 5th January 2025. Please note that due to the large backlog over the holiday period it may take us 1-2 working days to process orders once we are back. You can see more detail on recommended last posting dates by service below:
International Delivery:
Order by Friday 12th December
Economy Delivery – Evri:
Order by Monday 15th December
Economy Delivery – Royal Mail:
Order by Wednesday 17th December
Standard Courier:
Order by Friday 19th December
Express Courier:
Order by Monday 22nd December by 12pm
Northern Ireland, Highlands & Offshore:
Order by Thursday 18th December
🎄 Christmas Opening Hours
We’ll close at 12pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen at 9am on Thursday 5th January 2026. During this time, our operations will be paused, including order processing, customer service emails, and phone support.
🕘 Reopening in the New Year
When we return on Monday 5th January 2025, we’ll work hard to process all orders placed during the Christmas break. We kindly ask for your patience as we tackle the backlog.
Thank you once again for making this year so special. From all of us at Longforte, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!