How long is first class post taking at the moment?

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If I send a small first class parcel to a UK address, how many days is it taking at this time of year?

The post office say one to three days. It will depend on where you live, how far the parcel is travelling and the weather. It shouldn't take more than three days. Send it Special Delivery if you want to guarantee next day delivery.

I sent one last week and it took 4 days!

Eek! I need it to get there by Friday. Will Signed For be okay or does it really have to be Special Delivery?

It should be ok and get there by Friday if you send it ASAP today.
I run an online business and have also bought online this past week, and the majority of packages/letters are arriving as expected, some maybe a day later compared to the usual timings outside of the Xmas period.

You will need to send it special delivery. Signed for is literally just that, a signature to prove the item has been delivered. It will not speed up the delivery time at all.

I posted a card first class last Thursday and SIL received it yesterday.

I got a 1st class parcel today sent yesterday but if it's urgent I would do special delivery just to be on the safe side.

Same here ReginaGorgeous!

Best friend posted my card 1 class last Saturday morning. Finally arrived Friday afternoon. 😡

I posted a card on Saturday morning 2nd class and it arrived Monday morning! 150 miles away too

Thanks everyone. I'm going to send it by Special Delivery just to be on the safe side.