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Get ready for Peak 2025

Prepare for a smooth delivery experience for you and your customers during this busy season.
Peak Collection Schedule

For this holiday season, Amazon Shipping recommends that all our customers ship their parcels no later than 21 December (for Two-day delivery) or 22 December (for Next-day delivery) for the best chance of delivery by 24 December. To avoid any disruption during the Peak season, please also confirm your planned holiday closure dates by updating your schedule in Shipper Central . If you have any questions or issues, please contact us here .

Date

Palletised Collections

Non-palletised Collections

Deliveries

Tuesday, 23 December, 2025

BAU

BAU

Yes

Wednesday, 24 December, 2025

Opt-in for AM collections

No collections

Yes

Thursday, 25 December, 2025

No collections

No collections

No deliveries

Friday, 26 December, 2025

Opt-in for PM collections

No collections

No deliveries

Saturday, 27 December, 2025

BAU

BAU

Yes

Sunday, 28 December, 2025

BAU

BAU

Yes

Monday, 29 December, 2025

BAU

BAU

Yes

Tuesday, 30 December, 2025

BAU

BAU

Yes

Wednesday, 31 December, 2025

Opt-in for AM collections

No collections

Yes

Thursday, 1 January, 2026

No collections

No collections

No deliveries

Friday, 2 January, 2026

BAU

BAU

Yes

Saturday, 3 January, 2026

BAU

BAU

Yes

Christmas cut-off dates
For the best chance of delivery by 24 December, we recommend parcels are collected no later than:
21
December
for Two-day Delivery
22
December
for Next-day Delivery
Your Peak Checklist
  • Check and update all warehouse contacts, emails, and phone numbers here , so we can ensure consistent pickups.
  • Check and update your pickup instructions here , so our drivers can easily find your location.
  • If you require extra vehicles for a scheduled collection, please contact us here .
  • If your collection address and pickup instructions have changed, please update them here .
  • Update your schedule in the pickups tab in your Shipper Central account here if you are cancelling or rescheduling any collections.
  • Are weather conditions obstructing your pickup area? Please clear this ahead of your scheduled collection. If weather related issues persist, contact us .
Explore our preparation guides

Volume forecasting

Review, manage, and modify your forecasts for Peak season.

Prepare your packages

Our top tips on preparing your packages.

Pallet presentation tips

If your collections include pallets, take a look at our guidance and tips.