Will my shipments make it in time for the holidays?

We’ve got your holiday shipping covered, but it pays to plan early and know our cutoff dates. Whether you’re sending cookies to California or board games to Brooklyn, ship before the cutoff to get them there in time.

See cutoff dates

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

Holiday cutoff dates for the continental US

Last pickup date:
Friday 19th of December
(2-Day Guaranteed)

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

(Excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico)

United States — 2025 Domestic cut-off dates from Sendle. On the left, a list of shipping deadlines: Dec 15 (Mon) 4G Saver; Dec 16 (Tue) Saver; Dec 17 (Wed) Preferred; Dec 18 (Thu) 3-Day Guaranteed; Dec 19 (Fri) 2-Day Guaranteed. On the right, a stylised snow-globe scene: the top shows a town with storefronts and a delivery van; inside the globe sits a snowman holding a U.S. flag. The Sendle logo appears at the bottom right.

Reminders for this peak shipping season:

  • It’s the busiest time of the year, so if you want your packages 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 packages 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 package 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 packages 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 packages are packed right. From size guidelines to secure sealing, find out more here.

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 ship 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 packages from your door and deliver around US, 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.