Major Australian carriers have published their Christmas 2025 shipping cutoff dates, with deadlines earlier than previous years for many regional destinations.
Cutoff Dates by Carrier
Australia Post
| Destination | Parcel Post | Express Post |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | Dec 13 | Dec 19 |
| Regional | Dec 9 | Dec 16 |
| Remote | Dec 2 | Dec 11 |
| PO Box | Dec 11 | Dec 18 |
StarTrack
| Service | Metro | Regional |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Dec 18 | Dec 15 |
| Express | Dec 16 | Dec 12 |
| Standard | Dec 10 | Dec 6 |
Toll/CouriersPlease/Aramex
Similar patterns with:
- Metro express: Dec 17-18
- Regional express: Dec 12-14
- Remote areas: Dec 5-8
Key Changes from 2024
- Regional cutoffs 1-2 days earlier
- Remote area restrictions expanded
- Express premiums increased
- Saturday processing limited
Recommendations for Shippers
- Communicate cutoffs clearly to customers
- Offer express upgrades prominently
- Consider regional inventory positioning
- Plan promotional timing accordingly
Alternative Options
For orders after cutoffs:
- Click-and-collect where available
- Same-day courier (major metros)
- Digital gift cards
- Post-Christmas delivery with discount incentive