The holiday season is here! Shipit once again offers a comprehensive summary of Christmas shipping deadlines and the best expert tips for sending packages during the end of the year. Unlike last year, this year is expected to be more prone to delays in international shipments. Posti recommends sending shipments outside the EU by November 29th at the latest. However, with Shipit you can extend these deadlines, and packages can move between continents in just a few days at best.
Christmas Package Shipments Domestically and in Europe
The last shipping day for domestic and EU area is December 20th. In certain areas, it may be possible to send packages later both domestically and internationally, but we recommend sending packages well in advance due to high package volumes.
Example Prices for Sending Packages Domestically and Internationally for Private Individuals
Package shipping prices may vary by service and depending on the size and weight of the shipment. Here are some example prices, but please note that services may vary depending on pickup and delivery locations.
Destination Country | Dimensions (cm) | Weight | Starting price |
Domestic XXS package | 35x25x3 cm | 30kg | 5.77 € |
Domestic pickup point package | 20x20x20 cm | 2kg | 7.79 € |
United States | 15x15x15 cm | 1kg | 28.95 € |
Australia | 15x15x15 cm | 1kg | 35.84 € |
Spain | 15x15x15 cm | 1kg | 17.32 € |
Germany | 15x15x15 cm | 1kg | 14.61 € |
Sweden | 15x15x15 cm | 1kg | 14.52 € |
Prices include VAT and were verified on November 13, 2023. For business customers, we recommend registering for our service to access business services and pricing. For shipments outside the EU, the recipient pays any import and authority fees.
Important Notes About Package Shipping
Recipient Information:
Make sure to provide the correct phone number and email for the recipient so they can receive arrival notifications.
Package Storage Times:
Domestic storage time is 7 days. However, we recommend picking up packages promptly to reduce redirections and congestion at pickup points and lockers.
Transport Schedules:
Many transports are not scheduled, so delivery times are estimates. We recommend checking your shipment's collection time and considering different shipping point collection times.
Final Christmas Package Shipping Dates Domestically:
DB Schenker Domestic:
Last shipping day for pickup point packages is Wednesday, December 20th
PostNord Domestic (business senders only - read more about holiday shipping times for businesses):
Tuesday, December 19th deliveries to postal code areas 3 and 4
Wednesday, December 20th deliveries to postal code areas 1 and 2
Posti Domestic:
Small Package: Thursday, December 14th
Postal, Home, Express Package: Wednesday, December 20th
Matkahuolto Domestic:
Domestic packages: Wednesday, December 20th
Home delivery packages: Tuesday, December 19th
Final Christmas Package Shipping Dates Internationally:
UPS International:
UPS Express Saver to Europe: Wednesday, December 20th
UPS Express Saver to USA and Canada: Tuesday, December 19th
UPS Express Saver to Asia: Monday, December 18th
PostNord International:
Sweden:
Tuesday, December 19th for all of Sweden
Wednesday, December 20th from Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki areas to postal code areas 10-61, 63-82
Norway:
Wednesday, December 13th for all of Norway
Friday, December 15th to postal code areas 40-79
Monday, December 18th to postal code areas 00-39
Denmark:
Monday, December 18th for all of Denmark
Tuesday, December 19th from Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki areas to postal code areas 00-36 and 40-49
Final shipping dates for other countries vary by destination.
Matkahuolto International:
To Baltic countries: Friday, December 15th
To Nordic countries: Tuesday, December 12th
To rest of Europe: Tuesday, December 5th
Posti International:
Nordic countries: Tuesday, December 12th
Rest of Europe: Tuesday, December 5th
Rest of World: Wednesday, November 29th
GLS:
EuroBusinessParcel shipments:
Denmark, Sweden and Estonia: Monday, December 18th
Central Europe and rest of Baltic: Friday, December 15th
Rest of Europe: Tuesday, December 12th
Bring and FedEx
Shipments generally follow estimated schedules.
Find more useful tips for the end-of-year season in Shipit's expert articles:
Shipit wants to ensure a smooth holiday season for its customers and wishes everyone a happy and carefree Christmas anticipation!