News
1 December 2005
The latest date for posting Christmas mail for local delivery before Christmas
The Postmaster General, Mr. Allan CHIANG, announced today (1 December) that the latest date for posting Christmas mail for local delivery before Christmas is Thursday 22 December. Postings after this date might run the risk of not being delivered in time because of anticipated seasonal pressure of work. He advised members of the public to post as early as possible in order to avoid a last minute rush.
During the Christmas Holidays (i.e. 25-27 December), there would be one mail delivery on Sunday, 25 December 2005. All post offices would be closed during the holidays except Airport Post Office, General Post Office and Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office which will open on Sunday, 25 December 2005 for provision of a full range of counter services. The business hours will be from 9a.m. to 2p.m.
One mail collection daily would be arranged on 26 and 27 December from all street posting boxes except those which are located on outlying islands and in remote areas. No mail collection from posting boxes will be provided on 25 December.
"The mail collection arrangements will serve to advance the processing of letters posted during the holidays and ensure the immediate resumption of the normal service standards after the holidays." said Mr. CHIANG.
To ensure that greetings sent by air mail are delivered before Christmas, Mr. CHIANG reminded members of the public to post their mail on or before the latest dates of posting tabulated below:
Asia Pacific
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 12.12.05 | 14.12.05 |
| China, Mainland | 10.12.05 | 10.12.05 |
| India | 5.12.05 | 5.12.05 |
| Indonesia | 12.12.05 | 8.12.05 |
| Japan | 14.12.05 | 10.12.05 |
| Korea, South | 15.12.05 | 15.12.05 |
| Malaysia, Peninsula Malaysia | 14.12.05 | 12.12.05 |
| Malaysia, Sabah | 10.12.05 | 9.12.05 |
| Malaysia, Sarawak | 10.12.05 | 9.12.05 |
| New Zealand | 12.12.05 | 12.12.05 |
| Philippines | 7.12.05 | 3.12.05 |
| Singapore | 15.12.05 | 14.12.05 |
| Taiwan | 12.12.05 | 12.12.05 |
| Thailand | 12.12.05 | 7.12.05 |
America
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8.12.05 | 8.12.05 |
| Brazil | 12.12.05 | 12.12.05 |
| Canada | 3.12.05 | 3.12.05 |
| Mexico | 8.12.05 | 8.12.05 |
| USA | 9.12.05 | 9.12.05 |
Europe
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| France | 14.12.05 | 14.12.05 |
| Germany | 15.12.05 | 10.12.05 |
| Italy | 10.12.05 | 13.12.05 |
| Netherlands | 14.12.05 | 14.12.05 |
| Portugal | 13.12.05 | 13.12.05 |
| Spain | 9.12.05 | 9.12.05 |
| Switzerland | 15.12.05 | 15.12.05 |
| United Kingdom | 13.12.05 | 13.12.05 |
A complete list of the latest dates of posting for this year's air Christmas mail is displayed at all counter offices. Customers can also find the information at Hongkong Post's website at http://www.hongkongpost.com or contact Hongkong Post General Enquiry Hotline at 2921 2222.