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2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines from Canada Post

If you are sending cards or packages to loved ones, the below will tell you when they need to be mailed by.

If you send Christmas cards, the deadline within Canada is December 19th if you are sending cards locally, December 18th for regional cards, and December 15 if you’re sending cards across the country.

For Packages Being sent within Canada:

For local deliveries:

  • Regular Parcel — December 19
  • Expedited Parcel or flat rate box — December 20
  • Xpresspost — December 21
  • Priority — December 21

For regional deliveries:

  • Regular Parcel — December 14 to December 19
  • Expedited Parcel or flat rate box — December 18 to December 20
  • Xpresspost — December 21
  • Priority — December 21

For National deliveries:

  • Regular Parcel — December 8 to December 18
  • Expedited Parcel or flat rate box — December 12 to December 19
  • Xpresspost — December 20
  • Priority — December 20

When it comes to Christmas Cards and International package deliveries, it all depends on what county you are sending them to. To find out your destinations shipping deadlines. Click HERE!

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