The holiday season is approaching, and Shipit once again provides a comprehensive guide for the last shipping dates both domestically and internationally. Be prepared for the holiday rush and ensure your customers receive their packages on time!
Last Shipping Dates for Domestic Deliveries
DB Schenker Domestic
The last shipping date for pickup point packages is Wednesday, December 20
PostNord Domestic
Tuesday, December 19 for postal code areas 3 and 4 (check area postal codes)
Wednesday, December 20 for postal code areas 1 and 2 (check area postal codes)
Posti Domestic
Package | Date |
Small package, XXS package, package with paper arrival notice | Thursday, December 14 |
Postal, Home, Express packages | Wednesday, December 20 |
Matkahuolto Domestic
Package | Date |
Domestic packages | Wednesday, December 20 |
Home delivery packages | Tuesday, December 19 |
Last Shipping Dates for International Deliveries
UPS International
Country | Date |
UPS Express Saver - Delivery to most destinations in Europe by next business day | Wednesday, December 20 |
UPS Express Saver - Delivery to most destinations in United States and Canada within two business days | Tuesday, December 19 |
UPS Express Saver - Delivery to main areas in Asia within 2-3 business days | Monday, December 18 |
PostNord International
Country | Date |
Sweden | Tuesday, December 19 for all of Sweden Wednesday, December 20 from Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki areas to postal codes 10-61, 63-82 |
Norway | Wednesday, December 13 for all of Norway Friday, December 15 for postal codes 40-79 Monday, December 18 for postal codes 00-39 |
Denmark | Monday, December 18 for all of Denmark Tuesday, December 19 from Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki areas to postal codes 00-36 and 40-49 |
Last shipping dates for other countries vary by destination.
Matkahuolto International
Country | Date |
Baltic Countries | Friday, December 15 |
Nordic Countries | Tuesday, December 12 |
Rest of Europe | Tuesday, December 5 |
Posti International
Country | Date |
Nordic Countries | Tuesday, December 12 |
Rest of Europe | Tuesday, December 5 |
Rest of World | Wednesday, November 29 |
GLS
All GLS operations in Finland will be closed on Independence Day, Wed Dec 6, 2023, during Christmas Dec 24-26, 2023, and on New Year's Day, Mon Jan 1, 2024.
EuroBusinessParcel shipments that need to arrive before Christmas should be sent to leave the country no later than:
Country | Date |
Denmark, Sweden, and Estonia | Monday, December 18 |
Central Europe and rest of Baltic countries | Friday, December 15 |
Rest of Europe | Tuesday, December 12 |
Bring and FedEx
Shipments generally follow the estimated delivery schedules.
Other Useful Tips for the End-of-Year Season
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