Australia Post today announced the all-important last sending dates for Christmas gifts and cards urging customers to plan ahead to ensure presents arrive by Thursday 25 December.
For Metro locations across Australia:
- Parcel Post: Parcels should be sent by Monday 22 December for same state deliveries and Friday 19 December for interstate deliveries
- Express Post: Parcels should be sent by Tuesday 23 December
- Letters/cards: Christmas letters and cards should be sent by Thursday 18 December for same state deliveries and Tuesday 16 December for interstate deliveries
People sending to or from Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, or regional and remote locations, should allow a few extra days.
For international:
- Economy Air: Parcels should be sent between 21 November - 5 December depending on the destination
- International Standard: Parcels should be sent between 28 November - 12 December depending on the destination
- International Express: Parcels should be sent between 5 December - 18 December depending on the destination
Gary Starr, Australia Post Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce Services said customers should check the sending deadlines for their chosen destination on the website and plan Christmas posting early to give parcels and cards the best chance of arriving on time.
"Christmas is the busiest time of year for our network and we know how important it is for parcels and cards to arrive on time. We're sharing these key dates early so people can plan ahead, while also scaling up our operations with thousands of extra team members.
"Planning ahead is the best way to make sure your gifts reach loved ones - and while we'll still deliver items sent after the recommended dates as quickly as possible, we can't guarantee they'll arrive before Christmas," Mr. Starr said.
All last sending dates are now available to view at auspost.com.au/christmas, which include domestic sending via Parcel Post and Express Post, and international sending via Economy Air, International Standard and International Express.
To stay informed about delivery updates, including expected arrival times and any major service interruptions or impacts to the network, customers can use the Australia Post app or visit auspost.com.au/service-updates.
