CHRISTMAS SHIPPING DEADLINES 2021
Helpful guidelines for sending your holiday cards and packages
I want to help you be as prepared as possible this season. With shipping delays already starting in the USA, I'm sure there'll be delays for Canada Post this season.
Being a small business/one person run show, my recommendation to avoid any disappointments is to shop early, shop with small local businesses, and ship as early as you can.
Below is a chart taken directly from Canada Posts website. These are guidelines only, but I hope this helps you plan your Christmas season.
Note my flat rate shipping across Canada is Regular/Expedited parcel. You must choose another option if you want faster shipping.
| PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate boxTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | December 21 | December 21 | December 21 | December 20 |
| Regional | December 21 | December 21 | December 17 | December 15 |
| National | December 21 | December 20 | December 13 | December 09 |
| USA | PriorityTM Worldwide | XpresspostTM USA |
Expedited ParcelTM USA |
Tracked Packet/Small Packet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec | 16-Dec | 13-Dec | 09-Dec |
|
Popular sending destinations |
PriorityTM Worldwide | Xpresspost InternationalTM | Tracked Packet/Small Packet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 10-Dec |
24-Nov |
19-Nov |
|
| Asia | 15-Dec |
25-Nov |
19-Nov |
|
| Australia | 15-Dec |
29-Nov |
25-Nov |
|
| Central/South American and Caribbean | 16-Dec |
24-Nov |
19-Nov |
|
| China | 15-Dec |
26-Nov |
26-Nov |
|
| Europe | 16-Dec | 02-Dec |
26-Nov |
|
| France | 16-Dec | 06-Dec | 03-Dec | |
| Germany | 16-Dec | 08-Dec | 07-Dec | |
| India | 15-Dec |
26-Nov |
26-Nov |
|
| Japan | 15-Dec | 06-Dec | 01-Dec | |
| Middle East | 10-Dec |
25-Nov |
19-Nov |
|
| Netherlands | 16-Dec | 03-Dec | 02-Dec | |
| New Zealand | 15-Dec |
22-Nov |
19-Nov |
|
| Switzerland | 16-Dec | 03-Dec |
30-Nov |
|
| United Kingdom | 16-Dec | 03-Dec |
30-Nov |