Australia Post is reminding customers to get their parcels in the post by this Friday to ensure gifts arrive in time for Christmas Day.

For Parcel Post, the cut-off dates are Friday 19 December for interstate deliveries and Monday 22 December for same-state deliveries. Last-minute shoppers can send via Express Post by Tuesday, 23 December. People sending to or from Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania or regional locations should allow additional time to avoid delays.

Christmas letters and cards should be sent by Thursday, 18 December, for same-state deliveries and Tuesday, 16 December, for interstate deliveries.

Gary Starr, Australia Post Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce Services said Australia Post is ready to deliver another record-breaking Christmas season, following the successful delivery of almost 103 million parcels across November and December last year.

“Our team members are working tirelessly around the clock to make sure your parcels arrive on time for Christmas. To avoid disappointment, we strongly encourage customers to send their gifts as early as possible.

“With extended trading hours across key facilities and Post Offices, thousands of additional seasonal team members, weekend delivery services and freighters operating at full capacity, we’re pulling out all the stops to keep gifts moving across the country,” Mr. Starr said.

The Australia Post app offers customers a convenient way to manage deliveries during this busy time of year. It provides secure and accurate delivery updates and allows customers to choose their preferred collection point — including free and convenient Parcel Lockers available at more than 1,000 locations nationwide.

For more information on last sending dates please visit auspost.com.au/Christmas.