Royal Mail Christmas Stamps – Designs, Prices & Release Dates

Each year, Royal Mail releases a new set of Christmas stamps to mark the start of the festive posting season.

🎄 About Royal Mail Christmas Stamps

Christmas stamps have been a UK tradition since 1966. Every year, Royal Mail issues a fresh collection featuring festive illustrations, winter scenes, or religious artwork. These stamps are valid for sending cards and parcels throughout the season and remain popular with collectors.

📅 This Year’s Release Date

• Release date: TBC
• Available formats: 1st Class, 2nd Class, Large Letter, and presentation packs
• Availability: Online and in Post Office branches across the UK

✉️ Stamp Designs

Royal Mail typically releases:

• A set of festive illustrations (e.g., winter scenes, Christmas icons, nativity themes)
• A collectors’ presentation pack
• A miniature sheet featuring the full range

💷 Prices & Formats

Royal Mail usually offers Christmas stamps in:

• Books of 8 or 12
• Sheets of 25 or 50
• Presentation packs
• Collectors’ sets

Prices follow the current UK postage rates for 1st and 2nd Class.

📮 Posting Deadlines

Typical Christmas posting deadlines include:

• 2nd Class: Mid‑December
• 1st Class: Mid‑December
• Tracked services: Late December
• International: Late November to early December

For more seasonal planning, see Christmas posting dates.

🛒 Where to Buy Christmas Stamps

• Royal Mail’s official website
• Post Office branches
• Selected retailers offering stamp books
• Online collectors’ shops (for presentation packs)

❓ FAQs

When do Christmas stamps go on sale? Usually early November, though dates vary each year.

Are Christmas stamps valid after Christmas? Yes — they remain valid for postage indefinitely.

Do the designs change every year? Yes, Royal Mail releases a new themed set annually.