Will my shipments make it in time for the holidays?

We’ve got your Christmas shipping covered, but it pays to plan early and know our cut-off dates. Whether you’re sending fairy lights to Fremantle or frisbees to Finland, ship before the cut-off to get them there in time.

 
See cut-off dates

To get your parcels delivered before December 25th, make sure you book them for pickup or drop-off on or before the cut-off date.

Domestic Standard
Cut-off dates for Christmas 2025

 

Last pickup date:
Friday 19th of December
(Same City & Near Capital)

Send parcels to your Australian customers by these dates to make sure they’re under the tree in time for Christmas.

Australia — 2025 Domestic Standard cut-off dates’ from Sendle. On the left a list of shipping deadlines: Dec 08 (Mon) Remote, WA & NT; Dec 10 (Wed) Remote; Dec 12 (Fri) Regional, National to & from Perth; Dec 17 (Wed) National; Dec 18 (Thu) Near Metro; Dec 19 (Fri) Same City & Near Capital. On the right a stylised hourglass graphic showing a summer beach scene above and a delivery truck and store scene below. Sendle logo at the bottom right.

Domestic Express
Cut-off dates for Christmas 2025

 

Last pickup date:
Monday 22nd of December
(Same City, Near Capital, Near Metro, National)

Handle last-minute orders without the stress. Give customers the option of Sendle Express to get gifts there on time. Pro tip: Check our list of pickup suburbs for Express before you add the option to your checkout.

Australia – 2025 Domestic Express cut-off dates’ from Sendle. On the left side the deadlines: Dec. 18 (Thursday) for Remote, Remote WA & NT; Dec. 19 (Friday) for Regional; Dec. 22 (Monday) for Same City, Near Capital, Near Metro & National. On the right side a stylised hourglass scene: the top half shows a sunny beach with a gingerbread-person in a hammock under palm trees holding an Australian flag and a gift box; the bottom half shows a delivery van driving along a beach under palm trees and a bright sky.

International
Cut-off dates for Christmas 2025

 

Last pickup date:
Tuesday 16th of December
(New Zealand)

Got to get your sales there on time for your international customers? You can Sendle almost anywhere from capital cities and other major metros across the country. Here’s our list of pickup suburbs for our International shipping. To make sure your parcels arrive by 25 December, check out the last pickup days by destination.

Sendle shipping from Australia to Canada is temporarily paused. We’ll share any updates here.

Australia – 2025 International cut-off dates from Sendle. On the left is a list of shipping deadlines: Dec 1 (Mon) for Rest of World; Dec 10 (Wed) for United Kingdom and Major European Destinations; Dec 11 (Thu) for United States; Dec 16 (Tue) for New Zealand. On the right is a stylised holiday-themed illustration showing parcels being sent overseas, featuring a globe, airplane, surfboards, palm trees, gifts, and a person in a Santa hat sitting on a package.

Reminders for this peak shipping season:

  • It’s the busiest time of the year, so if you want your parcels to arrive before Christmas, sending early is your best bet!
  • If you book after the cut-off dates, your package might still make it, but with so many parcels in the network, we can’t promise it.
  • These dates are just a handy guide—things can change thanks to factors out of our hands (we wish we could control everything, but we’re only human!).
  • Before booking, pop over to our website to get an estimate of how long your parcel will take to get from A to B.

For updates, visit Sendle delivery disruptions.

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Top tips for peak season shipping

  • Broadcast your cut-off dates early & often
  • Pre-pack your top selling items
  • Get more sales with free shipping promotions
  • Offer a friendly (and easy to find!) return policy
  • Book pickups from your door

More tips

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Helpful bits and bobs

Sendle is here to help small businesses. In that spirit, here are some little bonuses we’ve provided to help keep you on it this holiday season.

  • Countdown timer: Look out for our countdown timer in your Sendle Dashboard as the date gets closer. It will tell you exactly how many days you have to get parcels on their way. 
  • Updates along the way: Keep an eye on your inbox, if there are any changes, we’ll be sending them through!
  • Friendly reminder: If you’ve scheduled a shipment after the recommended date, we’ll let you know. That way you can keep your customers in the loop and avoid disappointment.
  • Packaging tips: Avoid hiccups at pickup by making sure your parcels are packed right. From size guidelines to secure sealing, we've put together a handy checklist for smart holiday shipping.

Help and Support hours

We are here to help small businesses, both through the slow times and the busy ones. The lead up to Christmas is hectic and our support team will be prepared to untangle things for you. See below for when we’re up, when we’re down, and when we’ll be relaxing with the family.

Support operating hours

24 hours | Monday to Sunday

Support closure dates

25 December | Thursday
26 December | Friday
01 January | Thursday

Why post when you can Sendle this Christmas?

We tap into big business delivery networks and make them available to everyone. It's convenient, affordable, and fully carbon offset. With Sendle, you'll also get these great features…

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Free pickup

We’ll pick up your Christmas parcels from your door and deliver around Australia, and the world.

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Powerful tools

Everything you need in one place – book in seconds, manage deliveries and keep customers in the loop this holiday season.

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Amazing support

Easy access to detailed advice and support, powered by real people who are always happy to help. Think of them as your Christmas elves.