Australia Post reveals Christmas delivery cut-off dates 2023

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Christmas cut off dates Australia Post

Australia Post has revealed its all-important Christmas cut-off dates, to help avoid disappointed little faces on Christmas morning.

And there’s a simple message for everyone posting Christmas gifts this year: send your gifts early.

Australia Post Christmas delivery cut-off

Australia Post has released the dates you need to write in your diary, to ensure Christmas gifts arrive on time.

Sending within Australia (excluding from or to WA and NT)

  • Send Parcel Post by Tuesday 19 December 2023.
  • Send Express Post by Thursday 21 December 2023.
  • StarTrack Premium by Thursday 21 December 2023.

Sending within Australia (to or from WA and NT)

  • Send Parcel Post by Friday 15 December 2023.
  • Send Express Post by Wednesday 20 December 2023.
  • StarTrack Premium by Thursday 21 December 2023.

Sending internationally

  • New Zealand: Send Economy Air by 27 November 2023. Standard Post by 7 December 2023.
  • USA: Send Economy Air by 29 November 2023. Standard Post by 6 December 2023
  • UK: Send Economy Air by 28 November 2023. Standard Post by 5 December 2023

A full list of international cut-off dates are available at Australia Post.

Australia Post says with huge online shopping activity expected with events like Black Friday it’s important to be aware of just how long delivery times are at the moment. It’s also advising to check with online retailers for their own delivery timetables.

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