Whether you're in the Christmas zone yet or not, here are all the important dates you need to know.
We've covered the UK supermarket delivery dates, last post dates, when to shop, and more.
To make sure you're organised, get them marked in your diary and circled on your calendar today.
Key Christmas Dates for Your Calendar
9th November on - City lights
Cities will be holding their Christmas lights switch-ons from 9th November onwards.
25-26th November - Switch-on Saturday (and Friday)
Most smaller towns and villages will be having their switch on this Friday or Saturday.
20th November - Stir-up Sunday
The traditional day to make your Christmas pudding. Will you make your own this year?
27th November - First Sunday of Advent
The first of the four Advent Sundays, and the perfect day to go to church if you've been meaning to all year!
Last Posting Dates for Christmas
Most post offices will be open for longer hours from late November on.
7th December - Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Far and Middle East
8th December - Cyprus and Malta
9th December - Greece, Turkey and Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland)
10th December - Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Poland and USA
12th December - Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland
21st December - last day for 1st class post and Royal Mail Tracked 48
22nd December - last day for Royal Mail Tracked 24
23rd December - last day for Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed
Deliveries and collections will be as normal up to and including Christmas Eve and normal service will resume from Wednesday 28th December.
Supermarket Christmas Delivery Slots
Lots of delivery slots are open now, but the ones closest to Christmas are booking up fast.
Waitrose
Details unclear as yet.
When to Shop for Gifts
15th November - 'Prime Fall' / Amazon deals week
It's not clear yet whether Amazon will be running their usual deals week, although as early as June there were rumours of 'Prime Fall', like another Amazon Prime Day event - watch this space...
25th November - Black Friday
Black Friday has beecome a bigger and bigger tradition in recent years, with retailers offering steep discounts on the day after Thanksgiving, the official start of the holiday season for many.
17th-21st December - Last Orders!
Last order dates for most retailers (some may have later dates if you are willing to pay extra for delivery):
23rd December - The Big Supermarket Shop
Key Christmas Dates for Your Calendar
9th November on - City lights
Cities will be holding their Christmas lights switch-ons from 9th November onwards.
Check local press or online for details of your closest switch on events.
25-26th November - Switch-on Saturday (and Friday)
Most smaller towns and villages will be having their switch on this Friday or Saturday.
Although, some are waiting until the next weekend for theirs.
Look out for local event listings or search online for details of what's going on near you.
20th November - Stir-up Sunday
The traditional day to make your Christmas pudding. Will you make your own this year?
You could also make your own Christmas cake, or if that seems too much, just batch bake some of these easy mince pies to get in the zone!
27th November - First Sunday of Advent
The first of the four Advent Sundays, and the perfect day to go to church if you've been meaning to all year!
Last Posting Dates for Christmas
Most post offices will be open for longer hours from late November on.
Check your 'Something for you' missed delivery card for local details.
Here are the last posting dates for different parts of the world:
28th November - Airmail to Operational HM forces overseas
28th November - Airmail to Operational HM forces overseas
1st December - Australia and New Zealand
2nd December - China
5th December - Caribbean
5th December - Airmail to Static HM Forces overseas
7th December - Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Far and Middle East
8th December - Cyprus and Malta
9th December - Greece, Turkey and Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland)
10th December - Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Poland and USA
12th December - Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland
14th December - Belgium, France and Luxembourg
Last posting dates within the UK:
19th December - last day for 2nd class post
19th December - last day for 2nd class post
21st December - last day for 1st class post and Royal Mail Tracked 48
22nd December - last day for Royal Mail Tracked 24
23rd December - last day for Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed
Deliveries and collections will be as normal up to and including Christmas Eve and normal service will resume from Wednesday 28th December.
Don't forget to write to Father Christmas - he'll even send a reply!
Santa Claus / Father Christmas
Santa's Grotto
Reindeerland
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Or in Welsh:
Sion Corn
Ogof Sion Corn
Gwlad Y Ceirw
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Supermarket Christmas Delivery Slots
Lots of delivery slots are open now, but the ones closest to Christmas are booking up fast.
Just pop a bottle of Champagne over £25 in your trolley and check out, then you have up to around 24 hours before delivery to amend your order. (You can always remove the Champagne!)
Asda
Christmas delivery slots open for Delivery Pass customers on 18th October, and for all customers on 25th October.
Asda
Christmas delivery slots open for Delivery Pass customers on 18th October, and for all customers on 25th October.
You can buy a delivery pass now to get early access to slots.
Iceland
You can order up to Christmas Eve for free delivery over £35 but slots will only open up 1-2 weeks before.
Find out more here
Marks & Spencer
Not available for delivery (except through Ocado), but you can order food online for collection.
Marks & Spencer
Not available for delivery (except through Ocado), but you can order food online for collection.
Get free wine or chocolates if you order before 10th November.
Morrisons
Christmas slots open on 26th October for Delivery Pass customers, date TBC for everyone else.
Ocado
Customers, especially those with delivery passes, will be invited in waves from early October onwards.
Morrisons
Christmas slots open on 26th October for Delivery Pass customers, date TBC for everyone else.
Ocado
Customers, especially those with delivery passes, will be invited in waves from early October onwards.
Sign up to their Delivery Pass scheme before 26th September to get early access to slots.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's will likely open slots to Delivery Pass customers from 22nd November, and everyone else from 29th November.
Tesco
Slots open at 6am on 15th November for Delivery Saver customers; at 6am on 22nd November for everyone else. Find out more here.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's will likely open slots to Delivery Pass customers from 22nd November, and everyone else from 29th November.
Tesco
Slots open at 6am on 15th November for Delivery Saver customers; at 6am on 22nd November for everyone else. Find out more here.
Waitrose
Details unclear as yet.
When to Shop for Gifts
15th November - 'Prime Fall' / Amazon deals week
It's not clear yet whether Amazon will be running their usual deals week, although as early as June there were rumours of 'Prime Fall', like another Amazon Prime Day event - watch this space...
But there are plenty of early Black Friday bargains available on site now.
25th November - Black Friday
Black Friday has beecome a bigger and bigger tradition in recent years, with retailers offering steep discounts on the day after Thanksgiving, the official start of the holiday season for many.
This year will be a bumper year as businesses seek to make some Christmas profits and consumers look for bargain prices.
With all of us shopping online it's going to be a busy day, so get items in your online shopping baskets now and look for those deals to start rolling in.
Our popular Christmas gift guides are a great place to start!
26th November - Small Business Saturday
Capitalism with conscience, why not support your local high street on Small Business Saturday when lots of local shops will be offering discounts and special offers, and hosting special events.
You may even be offered a complimentary mince pie or glass of mulled wine...
Online, head to marketplaces like Etsy for some gorgeous and unique gifts from small businesses.
28th November - Cyber Monday
Having heard the tills ringing on Friday, the major retailers will be upping the ante further online today, with many amazing deals going live from 00.01am.
Having heard the tills ringing on Friday, the major retailers will be upping the ante further online today, with many amazing deals going live from 00.01am.
Many sites also release new deals every hour, so sign up to your favourite stores' e-mailing lists now, or keep a keen eye on them during the day.
The only problem is many of us have to work, so if you can get online during working hours you'll be at an advantage.
Just make sure with all the super sale frenzy that these are things you actually want/need. It's all too easy to get carried away.
29th November - Giving Tuesday
Fed up with the commercial frenzy? Donate your time, skills, money or resources to charity today.
29th November - Giving Tuesday
Fed up with the commercial frenzy? Donate your time, skills, money or resources to charity today.
Find out more at www.givingtuesday.org
17th-21st December - Last Orders!
Last order dates for most retailers (some may have later dates if you are willing to pay extra for delivery):
Boots 19th December
Cadbury Gifts Direct 19th December
Currys PC World 19th December
Emma Bridgewater 11th December
Interflora 24th December
John Lewis 19th December
Marks & Spencer 17th December
Paperchase 16th December
23rd December - The Big Supermarket Shop
The busiest supermarket shopping day of the year, with mid-morning being the quieter time.
Check our Ultimate Christmas Shopping List so you don't forget anything.
3.30pm is the last order time for Amazon Prime next day deliveries for all those last-minute gifts!
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