Christmas Delivery & Shutdown Information
- Shoal Group
- Nov 20, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 8, 2025

To help you plan ahead, here are the key delivery dates and shutdown details for all Shoal Group brands this Christmas.
All UK deliveries follow the same cut-off dates across Cablecraft, FS Cables and SWA.
Export and global shipments have separate guidance due to extended transit times.
UK Mainland Deliveries
(Cablecraft, FS Cables & SWA)
Last Despatch Date (Next-Day Delivery)
Tuesday 23rd December
Order by 3:30pm for same-day despatch.
Orders Placed After This Date
Orders received after 23rd December will be despatched on Monday 5th January when operations resume.
Ireland, Northern Ireland & Remote Locations
(3–4 Working Day Services)
Including: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Guernsey, Jersey & Isle of Wight
Last Despatch Date
Monday 15th December
Order by 3:00pm
Export & Global Customers
(Shoal Export)
Export delivery times vary across carriers and may be impacted by customs delays over the Christmas period. To confirm the best dispatch date for your order, please contact your account manager or email: sales@shoal-export.com
Shoal Group Shutdown (All Brands)
Closed: Wednesday 24th December – Friday 2nd January
Reopening: Monday 5th January | 8:30am–5:00pm
These dates apply to all Shoal Group brands and departments.
Need to place an order?
Visit our brands:
Cablecraft: cablecraft.co.uk
FS Cables: fscables.com
SWA: swaonline.co.uk
