From your tree to theirs
Send your Christmas cards and presents before our recommended cut-off dates to give them the best chance of getting under the tree in time.
From your tree to theirs
Send your Christmas cards and presents before our recommended cut-off dates to give them the best chance of getting under the tree in time.
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 | Friday 18 December | Tuesday 22 December | - |
| Australia | Wednesday 9 December | Monday 14 December | Thursday 17 December |
| United States | Monday 7 December | Monday 14 December | Wednesday 16 December |
| South Pacific | Friday 4 December | Friday 11 December | Tuesday 15 December |
| Asia, Canada, Europe, UK | Tuesday 1 December | Tuesday 8 December | Friday 11 December |
| Rest of the world | Tuesday 24 November | Friday 4 December | Wednesday 9 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 1 October 2026, 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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