Yes, that time of year is almost upon us once more: Christmas.
And so, you’ll need to know Australia Post’s Christmas delivery cut off dates to ensure your loved ones receive their presents on time.
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Thankfully, all key dates have been announced but they’re closer than you think; so if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, get cracking! (If you need help, check out our Christmas gift guide…)
Domestic Christmas cut off dates
If you’re wanting to send presents to anywhere in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and/or Australian Capital Territory, you’ll have to ensure they’re mailed by December 12 by regular post or by December 19 by express post, otherwise they won’t arrive before Christmas.
If you’re wanting to send presents to anywhere in Western Australia and/or the Northern Territory, you’ll have to make sure they’re mailed by December 7 by regular post or by December 14 by express post, otherwise they won’t arrive before Christmas.
Christmas cards cut off dates
Wanting to send Christmas cards this year? To make sure they arrive before the big day, you’ll need to post them before December 19, if you’re sending your cards to the same state or before December 15, if you’re sending your cards interstate.
International Christmas cut off dates
The cut off dates for international parcels to be delivered before Christmas does vary depending on the destination and the desired delivery service.
However, if you’re wanting to send Christmas cards or presents that weigh under 2kg by Economy Air, you should mail them by roughly November 14, otherwise they won’t arrive before Christmas.
If you’re planning to send Christmas presents to any of the following popular destinations, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Canada, via International Express, make sure you do so before December 9, so they arrive for Christmas.
Unfortunately, if you were planning to send Christmas gifts overseas by Sea Mail, you’ve already missed the cut off – it was September 23.
You can check detailed Christmas cut off dates for your desired destination on Australia Post’s website.
