Christmas Delivery Dates 2026: Recommended Order Dates for Australia, the UK and the USA

Every tee is printed to order, which takes 1 to 4 business days before it reaches the post. That's why our dates sit a few days ahead of the carriers' own Christmas cut-offs. Here's the full breakdown, with the carrier dates behind each one.

Why are your Christmas dates earlier than Australia Post's?

Because nothing here sits on a shelf. Each tee is printed after you order it, and printing takes 1 to 4 business days. Only then does it go into the post. We count printing in business days, so an order placed on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday is counted from Monday. Most Australian orders are printed in Brisbane.

So we work backwards: the carrier's last posting day, minus up to 4 printing days, minus 1 spare day in case the printer or the post office has a big week. That spare day is the difference between "it arrived Christmas Eve" and "it arrived the week after, which is technically also Christmas, if you squint".

When is the last day to order for Christmas delivery in Australia?

• NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and Tasmania: order by Saturday 12 December. A weekend order is printed and posted by Thursday 17 December. Parcel Post from Brisbane closes on 18 December for Tasmania and 21 December for the other states, so there is room to spare.
• Western Australia: order by Thursday 10 December. Parcel Post from Brisbane to WA closes on Thursday 17 December.
• Northern Territory, regional and remote areas: order by Monday 7 December. Parcel Post from Brisbane to the NT closes on Monday 14 December, and Australia Post asks for extra time outside the cities.
• Express Post: we don't offer it, so these are the final dates. Sorry, Santa.

Australia Post's full Christmas table, including every state-to-state route, is on the Australia Post Christmas page. It also covers the extra time regional areas need.

When should I order for Christmas delivery in the UK?

Order by Saturday 12 December. UK orders are printed in the UK and posted with Royal Mail, so there is no international shipping and no customs. Royal Mail's last day for 2nd Class is Friday 18 December, and a 12 December order is printed and posted before then.

That makes this the easy option if you're in Australia buying for someone in London: you order here, it's printed there. More ideas for homesick Aussies are in our gift guide for Australians in the UK. Royal Mail publishes its own Christmas dates at royalmail.com.

When should I order for Christmas delivery in the USA?

Order by Thursday 10 December. US orders are printed in the US and posted with USPS. The last day for USPS Ground Advantage to the lower 48 states is Thursday 17 December, and our date leaves room for 4 printing days plus a spare. Alaska and Hawaii have earlier USPS cut-offs, so check before you order. USPS lists every service at usps.com.

What if I miss the Christmas order date?

You've got two options, and both still make you look organised:

• Send a gift card. It arrives by email straight away, so it works on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, or in the car on the way to lunch.
• Order anyway and tell them it's coming. Orders keep printing through December. A tee that turns up on 28 December is a Boxing Day present with better branding.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer Express Post for Christmas?

No. All orders go by standard post, which is why the dates above are the final ones. Order a few days early if you can.

Why does printing take up to 4 days?

Every tee is printed after you order it, so nothing sits in a warehouse waiting. Printing takes 1 to 4 business days, and our dates assume the slowest case.

Can I order from Australia and send a tee to the UK or USA?

Yes. Enter the recipient's address at checkout. UK orders are printed in the UK and US orders in the US, so they travel by local post and skip customs.

Is delivery guaranteed if I order by the date?

Nobody can guarantee the post in December. These dates follow each carrier's published Christmas cut-offs with a day to spare, which gives you the best chance. If it's for someone important, order earlier.

What about New Zealand, Europe and everywhere else?

Dates vary by country, so email us before you order and we'll tell you the latest safe day.

Still choosing? Our funny Christmas gifts guide has nine picks that won't get re-gifted, and the Kris Kringle gifts under $50 list sorts out the office Secret Santa.