Christmas Delivery Dates 2026: When to Order Your Gifts

To have your Christmas gifts arrive in time, order iGift Hampers by Thursday 17 December for standard delivery to NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland metro areas, by Wednesday 16 December for South Australia, Tasmania and regional areas, and by Monday 14 December for WA and the NT. If you miss those dates, express delivery gives you a few extra days: until 2pm on Monday 21 December for east-coast metro areas, Friday 18 December for SA, Tasmania and regional areas, and Wednesday 16 December for WA and the NT.

Below you'll find every cut-off in one place, plus a few simple tips so your hampers arrive on time and in perfect condition.

Christmas 2026 delivery cut-off dates at a glance

These dates allow for the extra parcels couriers carry every December. Ordering a few days earlier gives you a comfortable buffer, especially for regional addresses.

Why ordering early makes Christmas easier

December is the busiest month of the year for couriers across Australia. Parcels still move quickly, but a small delay in the last week before Christmas is far more likely than at any other time.

Ordering early also means:

• More choice. Popular Christmas hampers can sell out in the final fortnight.
• Time to fix an address. If a work address closes for the holidays, there's still time to send to a home address instead.
• No last-minute stress. Your gifts are sorted and you can enjoy the lead-up to Christmas.

A good rule of thumb: order interstate and regional gifts in the first week of December, and local metro gifts by mid-December.

Choosing what to send (and where it can go)

Where you're sending a gift helps decide what to send.

• Gourmet and alcohol hampers are delivered Australia-wide, so they suit family and friends in any state. Browse our Christmas hampers or the wider range of gourmet gift hampers.
• Fresh fruit, cheese, plants and flowers are delivered to NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland only. A fresh fruit basket is a lovely, lighter option for anyone who has plenty of chocolate already.
• Champagne gifts make an easy present for hosts and anyone who enjoys a celebration. See our Moët gifts.

Every hamper includes a free gift card, so you can add a personal Christmas message at checkout.

Corporate Christmas gifts: order by 15 December

If you're sending gifts to clients or staff, give yourself extra time. Corporate and bulk Christmas orders (10 or more hampers) close on Tuesday 15 December (Monday 14 December for WA and the NT).

Bulk discounts apply automatically: 5% off orders over $1,000 and 10% off orders over $2,500. Custom ribbons, labels and gift cards are available too. Have a look at our corporate Christmas hampers, and send your address list early so every gift can be checked before dispatch.

Tips for on-time Christmas delivery

1. Check the address. Include unit numbers, building names and a phone number for the recipient.
2. Think about who will be home. Many offices close before Christmas. A home address is often safer in the final week.
3. Choose express if you're close to the cut-off. Express delivery is $14.99 and is the best choice in the last few days.
4. Order before 2pm on a weekday. Orders placed by 2pm are dispatched the same day.
5. Keep your order confirmation. It has your tracking details if you need to check where a gift is.

Delivery and ordering with iGift Hampers

iGift Hampers is a small Australian-owned business, sending gifts across the country since 2014. Here's how delivery works:

• Orders placed by 2pm on a weekday are dispatched the same day, and most arrive the next business day.
• Shipping is a flat rate: $9.99 standard or $14.99 express.
• Gourmet and alcohol hampers go Australia-wide. Fresh fruit, cheese, plants and flowers go to NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland.

For full details, see our delivery information page.

Christmas delivery FAQ

What is the last day to order Christmas gifts for standard delivery?

Thursday 17 December for NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland metro areas. For SA, Tasmania and regional areas it's Wednesday 16 December, and for WA and the NT it's Monday 14 December.

Can I still order after the standard cut-off?

Yes. Express delivery stays open until 2pm on Monday 21 December for NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland metro areas, Friday 18 December for SA, Tasmania and regional areas, and Wednesday 16 December for WA and the NT.

When do corporate Christmas orders close?

Tuesday 15 December, or Monday 14 December for WA and the NT. Bulk discounts of 5% (over $1,000) and 10% (over $2,500) are applied automatically.

Can I send a fruit hamper interstate for Christmas?

Fresh fruit goes to NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland. For other states, choose a gourmet or alcohol hamper, which can be delivered anywhere in Australia.

Can I add a Christmas message?

Yes. Every hamper includes a free gift card for your personal message.