To help us better manage letter and parcel deliveries during our peak period the following changes to our UM service will be applied:
- An embargo with no bookings accepted for the delivery weeks commencing 15, 22 and 29 December 2025
- No Premium bookings – Standard bookings only
- No articles greater than 100g accepted
- Prior approval for bookings for non-contract customers for large letters weighing 51g to 100g
- Extended delivery times for weeks commencing 1 and 8 December with all articles delivered by 19 December 2025
| Delivery week commencing | Last date to book | Lodgement date (same state) | Lodgement date (other state) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2025 | 20 October 20251 | 27 October 20251 | 23 October 20251 |
| 10 November 2025 | 27 October 20251 | 3 November 20251 | 30 October 20251 |
| 17 November 2025 | 3 November 20251 | 10 November 2025 | 6 November 2025 |
| 24 November 2025 | 10 November 2025 | 17 November 2025 | 13 November 2025 |
| 1 December 2025 | 17 November 2025 | 24 November 2025 | 20 November 2025 |
| 8 December 2025 | 24 November 2025 | 1 December 2025 | 27 November 2025 |
| 15 December 2025 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 22 December 2025 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 29 December 2025 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 January 2026 | 17 December 2025 | 30 December 2025 | 24 December 2025 |
Note: No deliveries on public holidays.
1 Booking and lodgement dates affected by public holidays in Victoria (Cup Day 4 Nov) Tasmania (Recreation Day 3 Nov).
For delivery week commencing 10 November:
Victoria (Cup Day):
- Last booking date is 24 Oct
- Same state lodgement date is 31 Oct
- Interstate lodgement is 29 Oct
Tasmania (Recreation Day):
- Last booking date is 24 Oct
- Same state lodgement date is 31 Oct
- Interstate lodgement date is 28 Oct