Christmas Delivery 2026
🎄 Christmas 2026
Want Canada Code under the tree? Here's when to order so your games arrive before Christmas. Order early – December is the busiest month of the year for carriers.
Recommended order-by dates (Standard Shipping)
| Where the parcel travels | Order by (our estimate) | Canada Post last day to send (Regular Parcel) |
|---|---|---|
| Local – same city or town | Thursday, December 17 | Monday, December 21 |
| Regional – within the same region | Monday, December 14 | Wednesday, December 16 |
| National – across Canada (e.g. Vancouver → Halifax) | Tuesday, December 8 | Thursday, December 10 |
| Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and other northern or remote communities | Tuesday, December 1 | No separate holiday date – delivery standard up to 14 business days |
Estimate: the "Order by" dates add 1–2 business days for order processing before your parcel is handed to the carrier. They are our estimate based on Canada Post's standard delivery times, not a guarantee. Not sure which zone you're in? Use the National date – that way you're safe anywhere in Canada.
Canada Post holiday sending dates 2026
Canada Post's recommended last days to send a parcel within Canada for delivery before Christmas:
| Zone | Regular Parcel™ | Expedited Parcel™ | Xpresspost™ | Priority™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Mon, Dec 21 | Tue, Dec 22 | Wed, Dec 23 | Wed, Dec 23 |
| Regional | Wed, Dec 16 | Fri, Dec 18 | Tue, Dec 22 | Wed, Dec 23 |
| National | Thu, Dec 10 | Mon, Dec 14 | Tue, Dec 22 | Wed, Dec 23 |
Canada Post: "Dates are between major urban centres and are dependent on origin and destination. Some restrictions apply." Smaller towns and northern or remote areas can take longer. The shipping options available for your order are always shown at checkout.
Which zone am I in?
- Local: the parcel stays within the same city or town.
- Regional: the parcel moves within the same Canada Post region.
- National: the parcel moves between regions, for example Vancouver to Halifax or Toronto to Calgary.
Shipping to the territories or a remote community? Please order by December 1 – Canada Post's delivery standard for northern and remote areas is up to 14 business days.
Questions about a specific address? Email support@canadiangames.ca. See also Shipping & Delivery and our FAQ.