Last sending dates
Christmas is a jolly time to remind your loved ones that you're thinking of them. But as it's such a busy time of year, we recommend sending your Christmas gifts as early as possible, and by the cut-off dates below, so we can get them there in time for Christmas Day.
If you're after postage prices, check out the cost to send cards, letters and parcels.
Sending within Australia
We recommend lodgement in metro locations by the following dates for delivery by Christmas Day:
| Sending to/from | Parcel Post | Express Post |
|---|---|---|
| Most Australian states (metro) | Friday 18 December 2026 | Monday 21 December 2026 |
| WA, TAS and NT | Friday 11 December 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 (WA and NT) |
What do I need to know?
Please allow additional time for items sent outside a metro area. These dates apply to all items collected by one of our trucks or vans and taken directly to our processing facility. For over the counter Parcel Post or Express Post items, please lodge by 2:30pm.
You can find more detailed state lane breakdowns and recommended last lodgement dates for international destinations on the Australia Post website.