CHRISTMAS SHIPPING DEADLINES 2022
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.
Use the online delivery standard tool to find the expected delivery times between Canadian addresses
PriorityTMXpresspostTMExpedited ParcelTM or flat rate boxTMRegular ParcelTM| Local Zone | December 22 | December 22 | December 21 | December 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Zone | December 21 | December 21 | December 19-21 | December 16-20 |
| National Zone | December 21 | December 21 | December 13-20 | December 9-19 |
Dates are between major urban centres and are dependent on origin and destination. Some restrictions apply.
PriorityTM WorldwideXpresspostTM USAExpedited ParcelTM USATracked Packet/Small Packet
| USA | 21-Dec | 15-Dec | 13-Dec | 12-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Popular sending destinations |
PriorityTM Worldwide | Xpresspost InternationalTM | Tracked Packet/Small Packet | |
| Africa | 09-Dec | 09-Dec | 28-Nov | |
| Asia | 15-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| Australia | 15-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| Central/South American and Caribbean | 16-Dec | 09-Dec | 28-Nov | |
| China | 15-Dec | 05-Dec | 01-Dec | |
| Europe | 16-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| France | 16-Dec | 12-Dec | 09-Dec | |
| Germany | 16-Dec | 12-Dec | 09-Dec | |
| India | 15-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| Japan | 15-Dec | 12-Dec | 09-Dec | |
| Middle East | 09-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| Netherlands | 16-Dec | 12-Dec | 09-Dec | |
| New Zealand | 15-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| Switzerland | 16-Dec | 09-Dec | 05-Dec | |
| United Kingdom | 16-Dec | 12-Dec | 09-Dec |
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