Hermes Christmas Update: Job creation, delivery deadlines and packing tips

By Christine Emelone
Published 1st Dec 2021, 11:57 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2021, 12:14 BST
Hermes has revealed new packaging tips for the festive season (Photo: Shutterstock)Hermes has revealed new packaging tips for the festive season (Photo: Shutterstock)
Hermes has revealed new packaging tips for the festive season (Photo: Shutterstock)

Hermes has revealed its 2021 Christmas courier deadlines. If you want your gifts to arrive before Christmas, make a note today.

Senders are advised to leave plenty of time before the big day to avoid disappointment. For your gifts to arrive before Christmas, make a note today.

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    Monday 20th December: Last day for Hermes courier collection.

    Midday Tuesday 21st December: Last day to send a standard delivery parcel from Hermes ParcelShop or locker by 12 noon.

    Midday Wednesday 22nd December: Last day to send a next-day delivery parcel from Hermes ParcelShop or locker by 12 noon.

    Christmas is by far the busiest period for delivery services in the UK and this year is shaping up to be no different. Last year almost 72 million packages were delivered by Hermes between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, an increase of 30 million from 2019.

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    To prepare for expected record peak volumes Hermes has announced more than 7,500 employed and agency colleagues will be hired to support the company.