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Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026 in CanadaLast days to mail for Christmas with Canada Post and Purolator - live countdown
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Canada Post Regular Parcel (national): Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Counting down to the end of the day in your local time. Drop off before your location's last collection time.
Sending gifts across Canada? The last day to ship depends on the service and on how far the parcel travels: local, regional (within your region) or national (across the country). Below are the 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Canada Post and Purolator, with a live countdown to the next cut-off. Dates marked Estimated are based on last year's schedule and will be updated when the carrier announces its official 2026 dates. |
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Canada Post Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026Last recommended days to ship for delivery before December 25
Canada Post dates depend on where the parcel starts and ends: national shipments across the country need the earliest dates, while local and regional shipments can go later. Canada Post usually publishes its official holiday dates in November. Items posted after the last collection time count as sent the next business day. Find a Canada Post location near you ›Purolator Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026Last recommended days to ship for delivery by December 24
Purolator Ground transit times depend on the distance between origin and destination. Check the transit time for your route before you ship. |
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Tips for Shipping Gifts on TimeShip across the country as early as possible: national Regular Parcel shipments need up to two weeks before Christmas. Drop off before the last collection time at your post office; later items count as sent the next business day. Canada Post does not deliver on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Missed the deadline? Xpresspost, Priority or courier express services have later cut-off dates. Heading to a post office or shipping store close to Christmas? Check our Christmas Eve store hours guide, as many locations close early. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the last day to mail a parcel with Canada Post for Christmas 2026?It depends on the service and distance. National Regular Parcel shipments need to go earliest (around December 10), while Xpresspost and Priority can be sent as late as December 18 nationally and December 22 locally. Does Canada Post deliver on Boxing Day?No. Canada Post does not collect or deliver mail on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Are Canada Post holiday dates guaranteed?No. The dates are recommendations. Xpresspost and Priority include an on-time delivery guarantee for eligible routes; other services do not. When does Canada Post announce its holiday shipping dates?Canada Post usually publishes its official holiday dates in November. Until then, this page shows estimated dates based on last year. 
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Last reviewed: September 28, 2026. Holiday shipping dates are the carriers' recommendations, not guarantees, and can change. Always confirm with the carrier before shipping. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the carriers listed.
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