Christmas is almost here, so it’s time to organise your gift deliveries to loved ones who live far away! Check the Hermes Christmas delivery schedule and send your parcels before the last posting date. To make things easier, we’ve gathered the information below about the Hermes working days and opening hours during Christmas 2025.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Yes, like all its courier competitors, Hermes (known in the UK as Evri) works around the clock over the Christmas period to deliver as many parcels as possible. Bear in mind that this is the busiest time of year for couriers because of the huge increase in shipping volume. We recommend sending your gifts in advance so that there is more chance of them being delivered in time for Christmas.
LAST DAY
Before deciding to ship with Hermes (Evri), you should check their last posting dates for Christmas. Couriers normally extend their estimated delivery times during the holiday season because they handle a higher number of shipments than usual and may face additional delays due to adverse weather conditions.
Hermes estimates the following delivery times around Christmas:
If you want your parcel to be delivered by Hermes or any other courier before Christmas, we recommend not leaving it to the last minute but rather shipping ahead to make sure your recipient won’t be disappointed.
See below a summary of the last posting dates before Christmas for Evri. Please consider that the date stated is for the collection to happen, not for placing the order. Remember that the earlier you send your goods, the better.
| Service | Last posting date |
|---|---|
| Courier collection | Friday 19 December, end of day |
| Standard Parcelshop or Locker drop-off | Friday 19 December by 11.00 |
| Next Day Parcelshop or Locker drop-off | Saturday 20 December 2025 by 11.00 |
The last Christmas posting date with Hermes may vary depending on the delivery country and selected service. In the table below, you will find a summary of the Hermes last posting dates for Christmas applicable to major destinations in Europe.
| Shipping route | Last posting date |
|---|---|
| UK – Austria | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| UK – Belgium | Saturday 13 December 2025 |
| UK – Denmark | Saturday 13 December 2025 |
| UK – Finland | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| UK – France | Saturday 13 December 2025 |
| UK – Germany | Monday 15 December 2025 |
| UK – Ireland | Monday 15 December 2025 |
| UK – Italy | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| UK – Luxembourg | Saturday 13 December 2025 |
| UK – Netherlands | Monday 15 December 2025 |
| UK – Portugal | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| UK – Spain | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| UK – Sweden | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
WORKING HOURS
During the busy Christmas period, Evri aims to deliver as many parcels as possible each day. Delivery times can vary depending on location, courier routes and seasonal demand, but most deliveries typically take place between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Collections and deliveries may occasionally happen earlier or later than usual when parcel volumes are very high, but this is not guaranteed and can differ by area.
On Christmas Eve, Evri normally operates a reduced schedule, and deliveries typically finish earlier than on standard days so that couriers and staff can also spend time with their families.
Evri does not deliver on Christmas Day (25 December) or Boxing Day (26 December).
CHRISTMAS EVE
24 December 2025 falls on a Wednesday, and because Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in the UK, Evri is expected to operate delivery services on that day.
If Evri is not able to deliver your parcel on Christmas Eve because no one was home, you will have to wait until after the holidays. So, if you are expecting a delivery, make sure someone is present at the address to receive the parcel.
However, delivery times on Christmas Eve are usually reduced compared to standard days, and couriers may finish earlier so staff can spend time with their families. Delivery availability can also vary depending on your location and the specific service used.
If Evri attempts delivery on Christmas Eve and no one is available to receive the parcel, you will likely need to wait until after the Christmas holiday period for the next delivery attempt. If you’re expecting a parcel, make sure someone is available at the address to accept it.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Day, 25 December, is a public holiday in the UK, Ireland, and most worldwide countries. Hermes will not perform deliveries or collections on Christmas Day 2025.
Plan your deliveries on time this year by checking the courier schedules for Christmas!
BOXING DAY
No, Evri does not deliver or collect parcels on Boxing Day, which is a public holiday in the UK and takes place on 26 December 2025 (a Friday). Courier networks, including Evri, typically pause their operations for the day as staff are off for the bank holiday.
Normal delivery and collection services are expected to resume on 27 December 2025, although this may vary slightly by location and service type.
To avoid delays, make sure any parcels needed for the Christmas period are sent well in advance of the holiday break.
Don’t wait till the last minute, find out more about Boxing Day shipping to make sure your gift deliveries arrive on time!
NEW YEAR
In general, 31 December is a working day in most countries, and couriers such as Hermes work reduced hours on New Year’s Eve, like on Christmas Eve. New Year’s Eve will fall on a Wednesday in 2025, so deliveries on this day will depend on availability at your destination.
Hermes (Evri) does not deliver on New Year’s Day as it is a public holiday in the majority of locations around the world. Evri will resume normal services on 2 January 2025 in the UK, except for Scotland, where services will resume on 3 January.
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