Last shipping days for Christmas 2025 – make sure your orders arrive on time

Christmas 2025 is approaching and the busiest season for online shopping and the post office has begun. Many people are wondering right now: when is the latest time to order Christmas gifts to ensure they arrive on time?
We have compiled on this page Posti's official last shipping dates , clear instructions and important notes to ensure that your Christmas gifts arrive in time for Christmas — in Finland and abroad.

Posti's delivery network is more extensive than ever: over 2,000 parcel machines, 1,090 service points, 165,000 lockers, and temporary pickup points opened for Christmas ensure that parcels move smoothly even on the busiest days of the season.

Posti's important last shipping dates 2025

Note: Orders must be placed the day before so that they can reach the post office on time.

Packages to Finland

• 16.12.2025 – Last shipping date for small parcels (to the door or mailbox)
• 18.12.2025 – Last shipping date for home delivery
• 19.12.2025 – Last shipping day for regular parcels

Packages abroad

• 16.12.2025 – Nordic countries
• 16.12.2025 – Baltic countries
• 10.12.2025 – Other European countries
• 3.12.2025 – Other countries worldwide

Saturday deliveries and expansion of pickup locations

Posti also delivers packages on Saturdays across Finland. This makes it easier to pick up packages before Christmas, especially in large cities and growth centers.

Remember these when ordering for Christmas

• Order gifts no later than the day before the listed shipping dates.
• Shipment flows increase at the beginning of December — early ordering = guaranteed delivery
  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the last day to order so that the package arrives by Christmas 2025?

It depends on the delivery method, but the last shipping date for Postipaketti is December 19, 2025. We recommend ordering 1–2 days earlier.

Will the package arrive abroad before Christmas?

Shipments to Europe must be made by December 10, 2025, and to the rest of the world by December 3, 2025.

Does Posti deliver on the weekend before Christmas?

Yes. On Saturdays, Posti delivers packages to over 650 pickup points and to homes in approximately 370 postal code areas.

How large is Posti's collection network at Christmas?

Over 2,000 machines, 1,090 service points, 165,000 compartments + separate collection points during Christmas.

Order your Christmas gifts on time!

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Waiting for Christmas, Johanna