Get your gift there in time
Send your cards and presents before our cut-off dates to give them the best chance of getting under the tree in time for Christmas.
Get your gift there in time
Send your cards and presents before our cut-off dates to give them the best chance of getting under the tree in time for Christmas.
Sending cut-off dates
Our recommended sending dates help you give your gift the best chance of getting there in time.
| Economy | Courier | Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Thursday 18 December | Monday 22 December | - |
| Australia | Wednesday 10 December | Monday 15 December | Wednesday 17 December |
| United States | Monday 8 December | Monday 15 December | Wednesday 17 December |
| South Pacific | Friday 5 December | Friday 12 December | Monday 15 December |
| Asia, Canada, Europe, UK | Monday 1 December | Monday 8 December | Friday 12 December |
| Rest of the world | Monday 24 November | Friday 5 December | Wednesday 10 December |
Delivery outside major cities, including to and from rural or remote areas will take longer, particularly South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territories, Tasmania and North Queensland. Delivery to and from rural locations within New Zealand may take up to an additional 3 working days.
Cut-off dates are targets only. Sending before the cut-off dates gives you the best chance of getting your item where it needs to be for Christmas. These dates are correct as of 13 October 2025, but may change due to unforeseen service impacts.
Recommended sending dates may change. Please check our delivery updates and the latest sending dates below.
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