Australia Post's Christmas deadlines are coming up – make sure you don't miss out

With Christmas just around the corner, Australia Post is urging its customers to plan ahead to ensure their packages arrive on time.

The postal giant released the deadlines back in October, but with just one week left until the parcel cut-off date, time is running out.

In case you missed it, here are Australia Post's Christmas deadlines for all cards, gifts, and other goodies.

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When does domestic mail need to be sent to make it for Christmas?

If you are sending mail from within Australia (except Western Australia and the Northern Territory), the last day for parcel post is December 20 and the last day for express post is December 23.

Letters and cards however will need to be sent by today if they are going interstate and December 16 for the same state.

Aussies sending to and from Western Australia and the Northern Territory should allow a few extra days.

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When does international mail need to be sent to make it for Christmas?

If you're sending a parcel overseas, the deadline for sending cards and gifts internationally for economy air has already passed.

Express mail ranges from December 2 to 16.