Thinking about sending cards and packages out to people you love this holiday season? You may be wondering when everything needs to be sent in order to arrive on time. Canada Post can help with that.
Deadlines for packages and for cards can be found on Canada Post’s website. And that includes letters to Santa.
Here are some of the dates you’ll want to know.
Canada Post deadlines within Canada
Packages by regular post:
For local packages — December 20
For regional packages — December 16
For packages anywhere else in Canada — December 9
Cards by regular post:
For local cards — December 20
For regional cards — December 19
For cards elsewhere in Canada — December 16
Deadlines for U.S. packages and cards
Packages by regular mail– December 12
Packages by Expedited Mail — December 13
Packages by Xpresspost — December 15
Packages by Priority — December 21
U.S. cards — December 12
What about letters to Santa?
Pop your letter in the mailbox by December 9, and if you include your return address, Santa Claus will send you a reply. Address your letter to: