As the festive season approaches, Royal Mail has confirmed the crucial deadline for its popular Santa Mail service, ensuring children across the UK can receive a magical reply from the North Pole.
The All-Important Deadline for Festive Post
Parents and guardians need to act quickly to keep the Christmas magic alive for their little ones. Royal Mail has announced that all letters to Father Christmas must be posted by Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to guarantee a response. The postal service made the announcement on its official Facebook page last month, sparking excitement among families eager to participate in this beloved tradition.
The announcement featured a postal worker in a Santa hat holding a letter, with the message: "Christmas is coming, and you know what that means! Santa Mail is back! Santa can't wait to read all your letters!"
How to Send a Letter to Santa
To ensure your child's letter reaches Santa's Grotto, it must be correctly addressed. Royal Mail instructs senders to use the following address: 'Santa/Father Christmas, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ'.
There are a few simple but essential steps to follow:
- Place a stamp on the envelope.
- Clearly write your child's full name and address on the back of the envelope.
- No return postage is needed for Santa's reply.
For families requiring a braille or British Sign Language version of Santa's response, further details are available on the dedicated Santa Mail page of the Royal Mail website.
A Day for Festive Wishes and Good Behaviour
The reminder comes as the UK marks Santa's List Day on December 4. This is the day when Father Christmas traditionally finalises his famous list, determining who has been naughty and who has been nice throughout the year.
It's the perfect prompt for children to write down their heartfelt wishes for everything they hope to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Receiving a personalised reply from Santa himself is a thrilling confirmation that their requests have been heard.
The Royal Mail Facebook post has already garnered hundreds of likes and comments, with many users tagging friends and family to spread the word about the festive postal treat.
