PickGlobeDays until Christmas, and your last posting date
Pick your country and service to see how many days you have left to post a gift.
Loading the calculator. Without JavaScript, open the rules below.
- Christmas Day 2026 is a Friday.
- The date is when the parcel must be posted, not when you order: add the seller's handling time.
- Carriers can change these dates, so the page shows when we last checked.
How we calculate
We count calendar days from today's date on your device to 25 December 2026, and from today to the carrier's last posting date for the service you pick.
- Dates. Each date is the carrier's own published recommended last date for 2026, listed under "The posting dates we use" with the date we checked.
- Past dates. If a date has passed, the tool says how many days ago, so you can choose a faster service.
- Limits. Delivery depends on origin, destination and the day you post. Order dates depend on the seller's handling time.
Nothing is sent from your device: the countdown uses your device's date and the dates stored on this page.
The posting dates we use
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Fri 18 Dec | 2nd Class, 2nd Class Signed For |
| Sat 19 Dec | Tracked 48 |
| Mon 21 Dec | 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Tracked 24; Parcelforce express48, express48large |
| Tue 22 Dec | Parcelforce express24, expressAM, express10 |
| Wed 23 Dec | Special Delivery Guaranteed |
Royal Mail says dates are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Checked on 27 October 2026.
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Thu 17 Dec | USPS Ground Advantage, First-Class Mail |
| Fri 18 Dec | Priority Mail |
| Sat 19 Dec | Priority Mail Express |
USPS says actual delivery varies by origin, destination, acceptance time and other conditions.
Checked on 27 October 2026.
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Priority | 23 Dec in all three zones |
| Xpresspost | Local 23 Dec, regional 22 Dec, national 22 Dec; to the USA 17 Dec |
| Expedited Parcel | Local 22 Dec, regional 18 Dec, national 14 Dec; to the USA 14 Dec |
| Regular Parcel | Local 21 Dec, regional 16 Dec, national 10 Dec |
| Tracked Packet to the USA | 11 Dec |
The page dates do not show a year; the header is dated October 2026.
Checked on 27 October 2026.
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Wed 23 Dec | Express Post between NSW, ACT, Vic, Qld, SA, Tas, and within the same state |
| Tue 22 Dec | Express Post to WA or NT, and from WA |
Australia Post says dates are a guide, correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Checked on 27 October 2026.
Sources and last checked
- Royal Mail last posting dates 2026, checked 27 October 2026: Royal Mail: last posting dates
- USPS recommended send-by dates 2026 (lower 48), checked 27 October 2026: USPS: 2026 holiday shipping deadlines
- Canada Post holiday sending dates (October 2026 page), checked 27 October 2026: Canada Post: holiday sending guidelines
- Australia Post Express Post cut-offs 2026 (metro), checked 27 October 2026: Australia Post: Christmas sending dates
Dates are each carrier's own recommended last dates for 2026 and can change; check the carrier's page before you rely on one. They are posting dates, not order dates: add the seller's handling time. Read more: Black Friday and Christmas 2026 dates and checks.