News
29 October 2004
Christmas Air Mail - Latest Posting Dates 2004
The Assistant Postmaster General (Postal), Mr. CHAN Yau-fung, announced today the latest dates of posting for this year's Christmas airmail. These dates are displayed at all counter offices. Alternatively, customers may find the information at Hongkong Post's website at www.hongkongpost.com.
"To ensure that the airmail items are delivered before Christmas, customers are requested to post their items on or before the relevant latest dates of posting," said Mr. Chan.
The latest dates of posting for airmail intended for delivery before Christmas Day are shown below. The dates are provisional and based on the requirements of other postal administrations and on the availability of flight services. They are liable to alteration at short notice. To avoid disappointment, the public are advised to post earlier than the dates shown.
Africa
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 14.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Congo (Dem. Rep. of) | 10.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Egypt | 15.12.04 | 14.12.04 |
| Gambia | 4.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| Ghana | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Kenya | 10.12.04 | 1.12.04 |
| Lesotho | 25.11.04 | 22.11.04 |
| Malawi | 6.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Mauritius | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Morocco | 14.12.04 | 7.12.04 |
| Nigeria | 15.12.04 | 15.12.04 |
| Reunion | 18.12.04 | 14.12.04 |
| Seychelles | 6.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Sierra Leone | 4.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| South Africa | 2.12.04 | 2.12.04 |
| Sudan | 8.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Swaziland | 6.12.04 | 7.12.04 |
| Tanzania | 8.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Uganda | 8.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Zambia | 1.12.04 | 29.11.04 |
| Zimbabwe | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Other countries in Africa | 2.12.04 | 27.11.04 |
America (North, Central & South)
| Destination | Letters&Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Brazil | 15.12.04 | 14.12.04 |
| Canada | 4.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| Chile | 7.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| Costa Rica | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Cuba | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Guatemala | 11.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Guyana | 9.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Mexico | 8.12.04 | 7.12.04 |
| Peru | 13.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| USA | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Uruguay | 9.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Venezuela | 6.12.04 | 2.12.04 |
West Indies:
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6.12.04 8.12.04 1.12.04 8.12.04 9.12.04 |
| Other countries in America | 3.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
Australia & Pacific
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Fiji | 13.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| French Polynesia | 7.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Nauru Island | 4.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| New Caledonia | 16.12.04 | 16.12.04 |
| New Zealand | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Papua New Guinea | 6.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Solomon Islands | 8.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Tonga | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Other Pacific Islands | 13.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
Asia & Middle East
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 13.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Bangladesh | 9.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Brunei | 13.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| China, Mainland | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| India | 4.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| Indonesia | 12.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Iran | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Israel | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Japan | 14.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Jordan | 14.12.04 | 14.12.04 |
| Korea, South | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Lao | 15.12.04 | 15.12.04 |
| Lebanon | 7.12.04 | 7.12.04 |
Malaysia
|
11.12.04 10.12.04 10.12.04 |
11.12.04 7.12.04 7.12.04 |
| Myanmar | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Nepal | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Oman | 13.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Pakistan | 16.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Philippines | 9.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Singapore | 15.12.04 | 15.12.04 |
| Sri Lanka | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Syria | 17.12.04 | 17.12.04 |
| Taiwan | 11.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Thailand | 11.12.04 | 7.12.04 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Vietnam | 15.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Yemen (Republic of) | 8.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Other countries in Asia & Middle East | 13.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
Europe
| Destination | Letters & Cards | Parcels & Packets |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 13.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Belgium | 11.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Cyprus | 10.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Czech Republic | 9.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Denmark | 16.12.04 | 16.12.04 |
| Finland | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| France | 14.12.04 | 14.12.04 |
| Germany | 14.12.04 | 11.12.04 |
| Greece | 10.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| Hungary | 3.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Iceland | 10.12.04 | 4.12.04 |
| Ireland | 15.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Italy | 11.12.04 | 15.12.04 |
| Malta | 7.12.04 | 6.12.04 |
| Netherlands | 16.12.04 | 14.12.04 |
| Norway | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Poland | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Portugal | 13.12.04 | 10.12.04 |
| Romania | 9.12.04 | 7.12.04 |
| Russia | 1.12.04 | 2.12.04 |
| Serbia and Montenegro | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Slovakia | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Spain | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| Sweden | 16.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Switzerland | 13.12.04 | 13.12.04 |
| Turkey | 6.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
| United Kingdom | 15.12.04 | 8.12.04 |
| Other countries in Europe | 9.12.04 | 9.12.04 |
Enquiries on the subject can be directed to the Hongkong Post general enquiry hotline at 2921 2222.
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