Christmas 2026
Order posters by Tuesday 15 December for UK delivery before Christmas.
Most poster orders are despatched the same day and delivered next working day by DPD, so there’s still time for last-minute events.
Our dates are order-by dates. They’re the last day to place your order with us, allowing time for printing, finishing and despatch before the carriers’ Christmas deadlines. They're not delivery dates. We'll do everything we can to get your order out on time, but once a parcel leaves us it's in the hands of the carrier, and Christmas is their busiest time of year.
UK order-by dates
Place your order by the date shown for your poster and delivery area.
| Order | UK mainlandDPD tracked, next working day | Highlands, Islands & Northern IrelandAllow 2 to 5 working days |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor display posters | Tue 15 Dec | Thu 10 Dec |
| Outdoor posters | Mon 14 Dec | Wed 9 Dec |
| Foldable fabric posters | Mon 14 Dec | Wed 9 Dec |
| Billboard posters | Mon 14 Dec | Wed 9 Dec |
| Collect from the studioFree, Bristol BS5 | Order by Wed 16 Dec, collect by 4.00pm Thu 17 Dec | |
Sending posters abroad? Get in touch and we’ll give you a date.
Order before we close.
We’re back on Tuesday 5 January, so posters for conferences, exhibitions and events in the first week of January need ordering before Christmas. Talk to us about your dates.
Compare our poster media first.
Planning a bigger job for the new year? Order a free sample pack by Monday 14 December to have it before Christmas.
Get outdoor posters ready now.
Outdoor and billboard posters for January can be ordered now and despatched before we close, or ordered over Christmas and printed from 5 January. Outdoor posters.
Missed the date? We’ll keep printing and posting orders right up until 4.00pm on Thursday 17 December, but we can’t promise they’ll arrive before Christmas. You can still order online while we’re closed, and we’ll start printing as soon as we’re back on 5 January.
On a deadline for an exhibition or event? Get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.
See our Christmas dates for Giclée & fine art prints Greeting cards Wallpaper & map posters
Christmas questions
What’s the last day to order posters for Christmas?
For UK mainland delivery, order indoor display posters by Tuesday 15 December 2026, and outdoor, foldable fabric and billboard posters by Monday 14 December. For the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland, order by Thursday 10 December.
When does Redcliffe close for Christmas?
We close at 4.00pm on Thursday 17 December 2026 and reopen on Tuesday 5 January 2027. Thursday 17 December is also our last day for despatching orders.
How quickly are posters delivered?
Most poster orders are despatched the same day and delivered the next working day by DPD, with tracking emailed to you. Next-day delivery isn’t available to some remote parts of the UK, including the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland.
Can I collect posters from the studio?
Yes, collection from our Bristol studio is free. Order by Wednesday 16 December and collect by 4.00pm on Thursday 17 December.
Can I still order over Christmas?
Yes. The website stays open for orders the whole time, and anything you order while we’re closed will be printed when we’re back on 5 January 2027.