Christmas Cut-off dates
Sending gifts this Christmas?
To give your Christmas parcels the best chance of arriving on time, send them as early as possible and by the cut-off dates below.
Cut-off dates
Sending within Australia
| Sending to/from metro only^ | Standard Post | Express Post |
|---|---|---|
|
Within Australia (except WA and NT) |
19 December 2025 |
20 December 2025 |
|
WA |
17 December 2025 |
18 December 2025 |
|
NT |
15 December 2025 |
18 December 2025 |
^ Please note: The dates provided above are for items posted to metro locations. If you’re sending from outside a metro area, we recommend posting even earlier. These dates are only suggestions and not guarantees.
Sending parcels overseas
International sending cut-off dates vary depending on destination and the chosen delivery service. Search by country below to find our recommended dates. Parcels sent after these dates will be delivered as quickly as possible, but they may not arrive until after Christmas.
|
Sending to |
International Standard |
International Express |
|
New Zealand |
4 December 2025 |
11 December 2025 |
|
USA |
3 December 2025 |
11 December 2025 |
|
Canada |
1 December 2025 |
9 December 2025 |
|
UK |
1 December 2025 |
10 December 2025 |
|
Major European destinations |
25 November 2025 |
6 December 2025 |
|
China and most of Asia |
25 November 2025 |
5 December 2025 |