Australian consumers can now look forward to receiving their packages any day of the week, as Australia Post is set to reinstate weekend deliveries temporarily. This service will kick off this Saturday, aiming to handle the anticipated surge in parcel volumes during the upcoming holiday season.

This initiative will be rolled out in all metropolitan capital cities and select regional areas, as Australia Post braces for the influx prompted by major shopping events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The weekend delivery service will continue to operate through to Christmas.

Gary Starr, the Executive General Manager for Parcels, Post, and eCommerce Services at Australia Post, stated that the additional service is crucial for maintaining prompt deliveries throughout this busy period.

“As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, we anticipate a significant increase in parcel volumes and online shopping activity,” Starr explained.

“Last year we delivered nearly 103 million parcels over the Black Friday sales period, and we’re ready to go even bigger this holiday season. Weekend deliveries are just one of the ways Australia Post is stepping up to support our customers.”

To handle the expected influx of parcels, Australia Post has had to expand its resources.

This includes adding more free Parcel Lockers and opening new, dedicated parcel-focused Post Offices with 24/7 self-serve options in metro areas across NSW, VIC, QLD, and ACT.

Christmas deadlines for packages

To avoid disappointment, shoppers are being told to stick to these cut-off dates to guarantee arrival by Christmas Day.

People sending to or from Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, or regional and remote locations, should allow a few extra days.