Australia Post's Suggested Final Mailing Dates for Christmas 2024

As the festive season approaches, it’s essential for merchants to plan ahead to ensure timely deliveries for their customers. With the surge in demand during the holiday period, Australia Post has provided the recommended lodgement dates for domestic and international parcels to help you prepare.

Domestic Parcel Lodgement Dates

For deliveries across most Australian states, here are the key lodgement dates:

• Parcel Post: Lodge by Friday 20 December
• Express Post: Lodge by Monday 23 December
• StarTrack Express: Lodge by Friday 20 December
• StarTrack Premium: Lodge by Monday 23 December

Please note, these dates exclude items sent to and from Perth and Darwin. For these regions, the last lodgement dates are earlier:

• Parcel Post and Express Post to/from Perth and Darwin: Lodge by Friday 13 December.

Important: For Parcel Post items lodged over the counter, please do so before 2:30 pm on 20 December to ensure on-time delivery.

 

Impact of Sydney Airport Curfew

For Express Post and StarTrack Premium deliveries, there may be potential delays due to the ongoing Sydney Airport curfew. This could affect priority and next-day deliveries to Perth, regional NSW, Canberra, Adelaide, and Melbourne. To mitigate these delays, we recommend lodging your parcels as early as possible in November and December.

International Lodgement Dates

For those sending parcels overseas, Australia Post has listed the recommended lodgement dates for international destinations on their website. Keep in mind that parcels lodged after these dates may not arrive before Christmas.

Plan Early to Avoid Delays

While Australia Post is enhancing its delivery infrastructure and adding more capacity to handle the holiday rush, it’s crucial to lodge early. Whether you’re using Parcel Post, Express Post, or StarTrack Premium services, planning ahead will help avoid disappointment and ensure a smooth delivery experience.

Thank you for choosing Australia Post and StarTrack services. Let’s work together to deliver a seamless Christmas for your customers!