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When is the Christmas 2026 cut-off for a balikbayan box?

The latest dated 2026 Christmas cut-off posted by any courier in this table is Wed, Dec 16, 2026, for USPS Priority Mail Express International (send-by for expected delivery before Dec 25, Asia/Pacific Rim row), per usps.com, as of Sun, Oct 18, 2026.

Below: 65 courier rows from 12 sending countries with a posted cut-off or transit figure, and 76 that post neither, listed as confirm-with. Each dated cut-off shows the days left or passed. Where a courier posts a transit window, the count-back subtracts it — and LBC's posted final-mile days — from your target date. That is arithmetic on posted figures, not a delivery date.

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As of Mon, Oct 19, 2026: 44 posted cut-off dates in view — 25 open 19 passed. 65 courier rows with posted figures, 76 confirm-with.

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  • Oct 19 Atlas Shippers (Southern California) cut-off (type not stated) · Luzon 2 & 3 / Mindanao · United States today
  • Oct 19 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) loading date · All PH (NSW weekly) · Australia today
  • Oct 19 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) loading date · All PH (WA weekly) · Australia today
  • Oct 26 Atlas Shippers (Southern California) cut-off (type not stated) · Metro Manila / Visayas · United States 7 days left
  • Oct 26 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) loading date · All PH (NSW weekly) · Australia 7 days left
  • Oct 27 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) vessel departure · All PH (NSW weekly) · Australia 8 days left
  • Nov 2 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) loading date · All PH (WA weekly) · Australia 14 days left
  • Nov 2 Hongkong Post — Surface letters and parcels last posting date · All PH · Hong Kong 14 days left
  • Nov 4 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) vessel departure · All PH (NSW weekly) · Australia 16 days left
  • Nov 7 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) vessel departure · All PH (WA weekly) · Australia 19 days left
  • Nov 14 Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) — Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) vessel departure · All PH (WA weekly) · Australia 26 days left
  • Nov 22 Aussie Balikbayan Boxes (Perth) collection deadline · All PH · Australia 34 days left
  • Nov 27 Aussie Balikbayan Boxes (Perth) vessel departure · All PH · Australia 39 days left
  • Nov 30 Australia Post — Economy Air & International Post Registered letters last posting date · All PH · Australia 42 days left
  • Dec 3 Hongkong Post — Air parcels last posting date · All PH · Hong Kong 45 days left
  • Dec 4 Hongkong Post — Air letters and packets last posting date · All PH · Hong Kong 46 days left
  • Dec 7 Australia Post — Standard parcels last posting date · All PH · Australia 49 days left
  • Dec 9 USPS — First-Class Package International Service last posting date · All PH · United States 51 days left
  • Dec 9 USPS — Priority Mail International last posting date · All PH · United States 51 days left
  • Dec 9 Canada Post — Small Packet International (Tracked Packet/Small Packet column) last posting date · All PH · Canada 51 days left
  • Dec 9 Canada Post — Cards (letter-post) last posting date · All PH · Canada 51 days left
  • Dec 11 Canada Post — Xpresspost International last posting date · All PH · Canada 53 days left
  • Dec 11 Australia Post — Express parcels & letters last posting date · All PH · Australia 53 days left
  • Dec 15 Australia Post — Courier parcels & letters last posting date · All PH · Australia 57 days left
  • Dec 16 USPS — Priority Mail Express International last posting date · All PH · United States 58 days left
Courier Mode Posted cut-off · status Posted transit Count-back to Dec 24 Source
United States
USPS First-Class Package International Service Post
  • Dec 9 last posting date · All PH 51 days leftWednesday, Dec. 9 — send-by for expected delivery before Dec 25 (Asia/Pacific Rim row)
  • not stated from posting · All PH"Varies by destination"
  • not stated · All PHNo upper bound posted — nothing to count back from.
USPS — 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Asia/Pacific Rim row); speeds from USPS international service pages checked 2026-10-18
USPS Priority Mail International Post
  • Dec 9 last posting date · All PH 51 days leftWednesday, Dec. 9 — send-by for expected delivery before Dec 25 (Asia/Pacific Rim row)
  • 6–10 business days from posting · All PHPMI 6–10 business days (general USPS service standard)
  • 6–10 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026 52 days leftDec 24 − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 10
USPS — 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Asia/Pacific Rim row); speeds from USPS international service pages checked 2026-10-18
USPS Priority Mail Express International Post
  • Dec 16 last posting date · All PH 58 days leftWednesday, Dec. 16 — send-by for expected delivery before Dec 25 (Asia/Pacific Rim row)
  • 3–5 business days from posting · All PHPMEI 3–5 business days (general USPS service standard)
  • 3–5 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Dec 17, 2026 59 days leftDec 24 − 5 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 17
USPS — 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Asia/Pacific Rim row); speeds from USPS international service pages checked 2026-10-18
FedEx Express Confirm with FedEx checked 2026-10-18
UPS Express Confirm with UPS checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Express Confirm with DHL Express checked 2026-10-18
Atlas Shippers (Southern California) Mode not stated
  • Oct 19 cut-off (type not stated) · Luzon 2 & 3 / Mindanao todayMonday, October 19, 2026 — cut-off, Luzon 2 & 3 / Mindanao
  • Oct 26 cut-off (type not stated) · Metro Manila / Visayas 7 days leftMonday, October 26, 2026 — cut-off, Metro Manila / Visayas
No transit posted No posted transit to count back from Atlas Shippers — 2026 SoCal cut-off notice (posted Oct 9) checked 2026-10-18
Atlas Shippers (Northern California) Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 6 weeks · Metro Manila and LuzonMetro Manila and Luzon "About 6 weeks"
  • 6–7 weeks · Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, PangasinanCavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Pangasinan "6 to 7 weeks"
  • 7 weeks · Cebu, Iloilo, BacolodCebu, Iloilo, Bacolod "About 7 weeks"
  • 7–8 weeks · Davao and the rest of MindanaoDavao and the rest of Mindanao "7 to 8 weeks"
  • 6 weeks · Metro Manila and LuzonCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
  • 6–7 weeks · Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, PangasinanNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Nov 2, 2026 14 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 2
  • 7 weeks · Cebu, Iloilo, BacolodVisayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Oct 29, 2026 10 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 29
  • 7–8 weeks · Davao and the rest of MindanaoMindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Oct 21, 2026 2 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 8 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 21
Atlas Shippers NorCal — Christmas shipping page + home FAQ checked 2026-10-18
Bayanihan Cargo International Mode not stated Confirm with Bayanihan Cargo International checked 2026-10-18
Forex eShip Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 35 days · MNL35 days Seattle to MNL via Sea
  • 35 days · MNLCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
Forex eShip — Balikbayan page checked 2026-10-18
Forex eShip Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 5 days · MNL5 days LA to MNL via Air
  • 5 days · MNLCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
Forex eShip — Balikbayan page checked 2026-10-18
Johnny Air Cargo Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 5–7 business days from flight date · All PH"5 to 7 business days from flight date"
  • 5–7 business days · All PHMetro Manilalatest flight date: Sun, Dec 13, 2026 55 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 13North Luzon / South Luzonlatest flight date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026 52 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 10Visayaslatest flight date: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 8Mindanaolatest flight date: Mon, Dec 7, 2026 49 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 7
Johnny Air Cargo Padala — home + FAQ checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express USA Sea Confirm with LBC Express USA checked 2026-10-18
Manila Forwarder Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 30–45 days · Metro Manilaocean cargo "30-45 days" to Metro Manila
  • 30–45 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sat, Nov 7, 2026 19 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 45 days transit = Nov 7
Manila Forwarder — balikbayan box shipment page checked 2026-10-18
Manila Forwarder Air
  • Recurring cut-off (posted)"Air shipments cut off is Thursdays" (balikbayan page) vs "Cut-off Wednesday 1200 H" (air cargo page)
  • 3–7 days · Metro Manilaair cargo "3-7 days" to Metro Manila
  • Also posted 1–3 weeks · Manila"Air Express (1 - 3 weeks transit to Manila)" (air cargo page)
  • 3–7 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Tue, Dec 15, 2026 57 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 days transit = Dec 15
  • Also posted · 1–3 weeks · ManilaCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
Manila Forwarder — balikbayan box shipment + air cargo pages checked 2026-10-18
Canada
Canada Post Xpresspost International Post
  • Dec 11 last posting date · All PH 53 days leftFri Dec 11, 2026 — Xpresspost International, Asia row
  • 4–7 business days from posting · All PHXpresspost Intl 4–7 business days (air), projected arrival
  • 4–7 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Tue, Dec 15, 2026 57 days leftDec 24 − 7 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 15
Canada Post — Plan your holiday sending (October 2026), Asia row; estimates from 'Choose an international shipping option' checked 2026-10-18
Canada Post Small Packet International (Tracked Packet/Small Packet column) Post
  • Dec 9 last posting date · All PH 51 days leftWed Dec 9, 2026 — Tracked Packet/Small Packet column, Asia row
  • Also posted 6–10 business days from posting · All PHSmall Packet Intl air 6–10 business days
  • Also posted 4–12 weeks from posting · All PHSmall Packet Intl surface 4–12 weeks
  • Also posted · 6–10 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026 52 days leftDec 24 − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 10
  • Also posted · 4–12 weeks · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Oct 1, 2026 passedDec 24 − 12 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 1
Canada Post — Plan your holiday sending (October 2026), Asia row; estimates from 'Choose an international shipping option' checked 2026-10-18
Canada Post Cards (letter-post) Post
  • Dec 9 last posting date · All PH 51 days leftWed Dec 9, 2026 — cards, Asia row
  • 4–7 business days from posting · All PHLetter-post – International 4 to 7 business days
  • 4–7 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Tue, Dec 15, 2026 57 days leftDec 24 − 7 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 15
Canada Post — Plan your holiday sending (October 2026), Asia row; estimates from 'Choose an international shipping option' checked 2026-10-18
Canada Post International Parcel – Surface Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 4–12 weeks from posting · All PHIntl Parcel surface 4–12 weeks
  • 4–12 weeks · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Oct 1, 2026 passedDec 24 − 12 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 1
Canada Post — Choose an international shipping option checked 2026-10-18
FedEx Canada Express Confirm with FedEx Canada checked 2026-10-18
UPS Canada Express Confirm with UPS Canada checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Canada Express Confirm with DHL Express Canada checked 2026-10-18
Johnny Air Cargo Canada Air
  • Recurring cut-off (posted)"Flight date is every Wednesday, and cut-off is every Tuesday by 3:00 PM EST"; "estimated to arrive in the Philippines by Friday"
  • 5–10 business days from flight date · All PH"5 to 10 business days from flight date to delivery depending on the destination. Metro Manila takes one week and the Provinces take up to 10 days"
  • 5–10 business days · All PHMetro Manilalatest flight date: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 8North Luzon / South Luzonlatest flight date: Mon, Dec 7, 2026 49 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 7Visayaslatest flight date: Thu, Dec 3, 2026 45 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 3Mindanaolatest flight date: Wed, Dec 2, 2026 44 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 2
Johnny Air Cargo Canada — shipping updates (updated Oct 16, 2026) + FAQ checked 2026-10-18
Darna Express Mode not stated Confirm with Darna Express checked 2026-10-18
Forex eShip Canada Mode not stated Confirm with Forex eShip Canada checked 2026-10-18
UMAC Toronto Mode not stated Confirm with UMAC Toronto checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Canada Sea Confirm with LBC Express Canada checked 2026-10-18
Australia
Australia Post Courier parcels & letters Post
  • Dec 15 last posting date · All PH 57 days left15 December 2026 (Tue) — Courier parcels & letters
  • 2–4 business days from posting · All PHCourier 2–4 business days
  • 2–4 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Sun, Dec 20, 2026 62 days leftDec 24 − 4 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 20
Australia Post — Christmas cut-off dates 2026 (Philippines row); delivery times from International delivery times guide checked 2026-10-18
Australia Post Express parcels & letters Post
  • Dec 11 last posting date · All PH 53 days left11 December 2026 (Fri) — Express parcels & letters
  • 4–8 business days from posting · All PHExpress 4–8 business days
  • 4–8 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Mon, Dec 14, 2026 56 days leftDec 24 − 8 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 14
Australia Post — Christmas cut-off dates 2026 (Philippines row); delivery times from International delivery times guide checked 2026-10-18
Australia Post Standard parcels Post
  • Dec 7 last posting date · All PH 49 days left7 December 2026 (Mon) — Standard parcels
  • 8–12 business days from posting · All PHStandard 8–12 business days
  • 8–12 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 12 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 8
Australia Post — Christmas cut-off dates 2026 (Philippines row); delivery times from International delivery times guide checked 2026-10-18
Australia Post Economy Air & International Post Registered letters Post
  • Nov 30 last posting date · All PH 42 days left30 November 2026 (Mon) — Economy Air & IPR letters
  • 20+ business days from posting · All PH20+ business days
  • 20+ business days · All PHNo upper bound posted — nothing to count back from.
Australia Post — Christmas cut-off dates 2026 (Philippines row); delivery times from International delivery times guide checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Australia Express Confirm with DHL Express Australia checked 2026-10-18
FedEx Australia Express Confirm with FedEx Australia checked 2026-10-18
UPS Australia Express Confirm with UPS Australia checked 2026-10-18
Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) Christmas loading list Sea
  • Jul 31 loading date · Mindanao passedLoad Jul 31 (Christmas list, Mindanao)
  • Aug 7 vessel departure · Mindanao passedDepart Aug 07 (Christmas list, Mindanao)
  • Aug 4 loading date · Difficult / Critical Areas passedLoad Aug 04 (Difficult / Critical Areas: Siargao, Camiguin, Siquijor, Guimaras, Camotes, Bantayan)
  • Aug 11 vessel departure · Difficult / Critical Areas passedDepart Aug 11 (Difficult / Critical Areas)
  • Aug 7 loading date · Visayas / Inter-Island passedLoad Aug 07 (Visayas / Inter-Island, incl. Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Romblon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Antique)
  • Aug 15 vessel departure · Visayas / Inter-Island passedDepart Aug 15 (Visayas / Inter-Island)
  • Sep 5 loading date · Luzon A passedLoad Sep 05 (Luzon A)
  • Sep 10 vessel departure · Luzon A passedDepart Sep 10 (Luzon A)
  • Sep 14 loading date · Luzon B passedLoad Sep 14 (Luzon B)
  • Sep 20 vessel departure · Luzon B passedDepart Sep 20 (Luzon B)
  • Sep 28 loading date · Metro Manila passedLoad Sep 28 (Metro Manila; last on Christmas list)
  • Oct 2 vessel departure · Metro Manila passedDepart Oct 02 (Metro Manila)
No transit posted No posted transit to count back from Forex Cargo Australia — Christmas Cutoff 2026 (sea freight only) + Shipping Schedule checked 2026-10-18
Forex Cargo Australia (Sydney) Weekly sea schedule (NSW / WA) Sea
  • Oct 19 loading date · All PH (NSW weekly) todayNSW weekly loading 19 Oct 'Open - Next Loading', departs 27 Oct
  • Oct 27 vessel departure · All PH (NSW weekly) 8 days leftNSW sailing departs 27 Oct
  • Oct 26 loading date · All PH (NSW weekly) 7 days leftNSW weekly loading 26 Oct 'Future - Next Loading', departs 04 Nov
  • Nov 4 vessel departure · All PH (NSW weekly) 16 days leftNSW sailing departs 04 Nov
  • Oct 19 loading date · All PH (WA weekly) todayWA weekly loading 19 Oct, departs 07 Nov
  • Nov 7 vessel departure · All PH (WA weekly) 19 days leftWA sailing departs 07 Nov
  • Nov 2 loading date · All PH (WA weekly) 14 days leftWA loading 02 Nov, departs 14 Nov
  • Nov 14 vessel departure · All PH (WA weekly) 26 days leftWA sailing departs 14 Nov
  • 5–6 weeks from vessel departure · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 5–6 weeks from Sydney departure
  • 6–7 weeks from vessel departure · Luzon ProvinceLuzon Province 6–7 weeks
  • 7–8 weeks from vessel departure · VisayasVisayas 7–8 weeks
  • 7–8 weeks from vessel departure · MindanaoMindanao 7–8 weeks
  • 5–6 weeks · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 22 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 6 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 10
  • 6–7 weeks · Luzon ProvinceNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 2, 2026 14 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 2
  • 7–8 weeks · VisayasVisayaslatest vessel departure: Thu, Oct 22, 2026 3 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 8 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 22
  • 7–8 weeks · MindanaoMindanaolatest vessel departure: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 2 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 8 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 21
Forex Cargo Australia — sea freight schedule and delivery timelines (homepage) checked 2026-10-18
Aussie Balikbayan Boxes (Perth) Sea
  • Sep 13 collection deadline · All PH passedChristmas shipment 1: collection deadline Sep 13
  • Sep 18 vessel departure · All PH passedChristmas shipment 1: leaving Perth Sep 18
  • Oct 11 collection deadline · All PH passedChristmas shipment 2: collection deadline Oct 11
  • Oct 16 vessel departure · All PH passedChristmas shipment 2: leaving Perth Oct 16
  • Nov 22 collection deadline · All PH 34 days leftNov shipment: collection days Nov 15–21, deadline Sun Nov 22 — 'November Shipment for Jan 2027 Deliveries'
  • Nov 27 vessel departure · All PH 39 days leftNov shipment: leaving Perth Fri Nov 27 (for Jan 2027 deliveries)
No transit posted No posted transit to count back from Aussie Balikbayan Boxes — 2026 calendar (image) checked 2026-10-18
LOVE Balikbayan Box Cargo (Melbourne) Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 8–12 weeks from vessel departure · All PH"Estimated delivery is 8–12 weeks from sailing date"
  • 8–12 weeks · All PHMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Tue, Sep 29, 2026 passedDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 12 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Sep 29North Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Mon, Sep 28, 2026 passedDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 12 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Sep 28Visayaslatest vessel departure: Thu, Sep 24, 2026 passedDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 12 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Sep 24Mindanaolatest vessel departure: Wed, Sep 23, 2026 passedDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 12 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Sep 23
LOVE Balikbayan Box Cargo — FAQ checked 2026-10-18
Rolling Express (Brisbane) Mode not stated No dated cut-off posted
  • 4–10 weeks from vessel departure · All PH"Boxes are estimated to be delivered within 4-10 weeks from date of departure. It takes approximately 25 days from Brisbane to Philippines."
  • 4–10 weeks · All PHMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Tue, Oct 13, 2026 passedDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 13North Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 passedDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 12Visayaslatest vessel departure: Thu, Oct 8, 2026 passedDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 8Mindanaolatest vessel departure: Wed, Oct 7, 2026 passedDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 10 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 7
Rolling Express — homepage FAQ checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Australia Mode not stated Confirm with LBC Express Australia checked 2026-10-18
United Arab Emirates
Palawan Cargo LLC Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 40–50 days from vessel departure · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 40-50 days
  • 50–60 days from vessel departure · Luzon (Mainland)Luzon (Mainland) 50-60 days
  • 60–80 days from vessel departure · VisayasVisayas 60-80 days
  • 60–90 days from vessel departure · Mindanao & Inter-islandMindanao & Inter-island 60-90 days
  • Also posted 60 days from vessel departure · All PHHomepage: "Affordable 60-day delivery from vessel departure."
  • 40–50 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 2, 2026 14 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 50 days transit = Nov 2
  • 50–60 days · Luzon (Mainland)North Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Thu, Oct 22, 2026 3 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 22
  • 60–80 days · VisayasVisayaslatest vessel departure: Mon, Sep 28, 2026 passedDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 80 days transit = Sep 28
  • 60–90 days · Mindanao & Inter-islandMindanaolatest vessel departure: Thu, Sep 17, 2026 passedDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 90 days transit = Sep 17
  • Also posted · 60 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Fri, Oct 23, 2026 4 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 23North Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Thu, Oct 22, 2026 3 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 22Visayaslatest vessel departure: Sun, Oct 18, 2026 passedDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 18Mindanaolatest vessel departure: Sat, Oct 17, 2026 passedDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 17
Palawan Cargo LLC — pricing page (Delivery Duration) checked 2026-10-18
Palawan Cargo LLC Air
  • Recurring cut-off (posted)"Every Monday (cut off)"; "Every Wednesday (air cargo departure)"
  • 5–7 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 5-7 days
  • 7–12 days · Luzon (Mainland)Luzon (Mainland) 7-12 days
  • 15–25 days · Visayas, Mindanao, Inter-islandsVisayas, Mindanao, Inter-islands 15-25 days
  • Also posted 2–5 days · All PHHomepage: "Fast delivery within 2–5 days, location-dependent."
  • 5–7 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Tue, Dec 15, 2026 57 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 days transit = Dec 15
  • 7–12 days · Luzon (Mainland)North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 9, 2026 51 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 12 days transit = Dec 9
  • 15–25 days · Visayas, Mindanao, Inter-islandsCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
  • Also posted · 2–5 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Dec 17, 2026 59 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 5 days transit = Dec 17North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 16, 2026 58 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 5 days transit = Dec 16Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sat, Dec 12, 2026 54 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 5 days transit = Dec 12Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Fri, Dec 11, 2026 53 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 5 days transit = Dec 11
Palawan Cargo LLC — pricing page (air cargo) checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express UAE Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–15 days · All PH"shipping as fast as 7-15 days"
  • 7–15 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 7, 2026 49 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 7North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Dec 6, 2026 48 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 6Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 2, 2026 44 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 2Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Tue, Dec 1, 2026 43 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 1
LBC Express UAE — shipping services checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express UAE Sea Confirm with LBC Express UAE checked 2026-10-18
Pinas Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with Pinas Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Kabayan Cargo (Airlink International UAE) Mode not stated Confirm with Kabayan Cargo (Airlink International UAE) checked 2026-10-18
MSM International Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with MSM International Cargo checked 2026-10-18
CargoNet UAE Mode not stated Confirm with CargoNet UAE checked 2026-10-18
RTT Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with RTT Cargo checked 2026-10-18
SBC Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with SBC Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Forex eShip Mode not stated Confirm with Forex eShip checked 2026-10-18
Emirates Post Post Confirm with Emirates Post checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express UAE Express Confirm with DHL Express UAE checked 2026-10-18
FedEx UAE Express Confirm with FedEx UAE checked 2026-10-18
UPS UAE Express Confirm with UPS UAE checked 2026-10-18
Aramex UAE Express Confirm with Aramex UAE checked 2026-10-18
Saudi Arabia
Manila Express Cargo (MEC), Riyadh Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 55–70 days · LuzonHomepage: "55–70 days - Luzon"
  • 30–60 days · Luzon AreaFAQ: "30–60 days (Luzon Area)"
  • 60–90 days · VisMin"60–90 days - VisMin" (homepage and FAQ)
  • 55–70 days · LuzonNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Oct 12, 2026 passedDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 70 days transit = Oct 12
  • 30–60 days · Luzon AreaNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Oct 22, 2026 3 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 22
  • 60–90 days · VisMinCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
MEC — homepage + FAQ checked 2026-10-18
Manila Express Cargo (MEC), Riyadh Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–25 days · All PHair "7–25 days"
  • 7–25 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Fri, Nov 27, 2026 39 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 25 days transit = Nov 27North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Nov 26, 2026 38 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 25 days transit = Nov 26Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Nov 22, 2026 34 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 25 days transit = Nov 22Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sat, Nov 21, 2026 33 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 25 days transit = Nov 21
MEC — homepage + FAQ checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express KSA Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 40–60 days from handover · All PH"On average, sea cargo takes 40 to 60 days — that's from your door to your recipient's doorstep"
  • 40–60 days · All PHlatest handover date: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 6 days leftDec 24 − 60 days LBC final mile = Oct 25
LBC Express KSA — sea freight checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express KSA Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–15 days · All PH"as fast as 7-15 days"
  • 7–15 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 7, 2026 49 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 7North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Dec 6, 2026 48 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 6Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 2, 2026 44 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 2Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Tue, Dec 1, 2026 43 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 1
LBC Express KSA — shipping services checked 2026-10-18
GP Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with GP Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Sahari Cargo (Riyadh) Mode not stated No dated cut-off posted
  • 10–15 days from handover · All PH"Door-to-door cargo usually takes 10–15 days by air or sea, depending on the destination"
  • 10–15 days · All PHlatest handover date: Wed, Dec 9, 2026 51 days leftDec 24 − 15 days transit = Dec 9
Sahari Cargo — homepage (text in site JS bundle) checked 2026-10-18
Fil-Asia Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with Fil-Asia Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Timeline Global Express Mode not stated Confirm with Timeline Global Express checked 2026-10-18
UMAC Forwarders Express Mode not stated Confirm with UMAC Forwarders Express checked 2026-10-18
SPL (Saudi Post) Post Confirm with SPL (Saudi Post) checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express KSA Express Confirm with DHL Express KSA checked 2026-10-18
Aramex KSA Express Confirm with Aramex KSA checked 2026-10-18
DTI estimate — Middle East (any forwarder) Authority estimate, undated — context, not a courier cut-off Mode not stated No dated cut-off posted
  • 35–45 days from handover · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 35–45 days door to door
  • 40–50 days from handover · VisayasVisayas 40–50 days
  • 50–60 days from handover · MindanaoMindanao 50–60 days
  • 35–45 days · Metro ManilaMetro ManilaAuthority estimate — shown as context, not counted back.
  • 40–50 days · VisayasVisayasAuthority estimate — shown as context, not counted back.
  • 50–60 days · MindanaoMindanaoAuthority estimate — shown as context, not counted back.
DTI consumer FAQ, 'Estimated Door to Door Rates of a Typical Balikbayan Box and Transit Time by Destination' (Internet Archive copy 16 May 2025) checked 2026-10-18
Kuwait
DTI estimate — Middle East (any forwarder) Authority estimate, undated — context, not a courier cut-off Mode not stated No dated cut-off posted
  • 35–45 days from handover · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 35–45 days door to door
  • 40–50 days from handover · VisayasVisayas 40–50 days
  • 50–60 days from handover · MindanaoMindanao 50–60 days
  • 35–45 days · Metro ManilaMetro ManilaAuthority estimate — shown as context, not counted back.
  • 40–50 days · VisayasVisayasAuthority estimate — shown as context, not counted back.
  • 50–60 days · MindanaoMindanaoAuthority estimate — shown as context, not counted back.
DTI consumer FAQ, 'Estimated Door to Door Rates of a Typical Balikbayan Box and Transit Time by Destination' (Internet Archive copy 16 May 2025) checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Kuwait Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–15 days · All PH"as fast as 7-15 days"
  • 7–15 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 7, 2026 49 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 7North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Dec 6, 2026 48 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 6Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 2, 2026 44 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 2Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Tue, Dec 1, 2026 43 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 1
LBC Express Kuwait — shipping services checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Kuwait Sea Confirm with LBC Express Kuwait checked 2026-10-18
Jeezan Cargo Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 30–60 days · All PH"around 30 to 60 days", "the normal delivery period when boxes are shipped by sea"
  • 30–60 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Fri, Oct 23, 2026 4 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 23North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Oct 22, 2026 3 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 22Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Oct 18, 2026 passedDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 18Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sat, Oct 17, 2026 passedDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 60 days transit = Oct 17
Jeezan Cargo — own blog (posted 2026-03-04) checked 2026-10-18
Conor Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with Conor Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Kuwait Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with Kuwait Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Kuwait Post Post Confirm with Kuwait Post checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Kuwait Express Confirm with DHL Express Kuwait checked 2026-10-18
Aramex Kuwait Express Confirm with Aramex Kuwait checked 2026-10-18
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post Air letters and packets Post
  • Dec 4 last posting date · All PH 46 days leftDecember 4 (Friday), 2026 — air letters and packets
  • 9–10 business days from posting · ManilaManila: letters/packets 9–10 working days
  • 10–21 business days from posting · Rest of PHothers 10–21 working days
  • 9–10 business days · Manilalatest posting date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026 52 days leftDec 24 − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 10
  • 10–21 business days · Rest of PHlatest posting date: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 37 days leftDec 24 − 21 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Nov 25
Hongkong Post — Christmas air mail latest dates of posting 2026 (2026-10-13) checked 2026-10-18
Hongkong Post Air parcels Post
  • Dec 3 last posting date · All PH 45 days leftDecember 3 (Thursday), 2026 — air parcels
  • 9–12 business days from posting · ManilaManila: parcels 9–12 working days
  • 10–21 business days from posting · Rest of PHothers 10–21 working days
  • 9–12 business days · Manilalatest posting date: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 12 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 8
  • 10–21 business days · Rest of PHlatest posting date: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 37 days leftDec 24 − 21 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Nov 25
Hongkong Post — Christmas air mail latest dates of posting 2026 (2026-10-13) checked 2026-10-18
Hongkong Post Surface letters and parcels Post
  • Nov 2 last posting date · All PH 14 days leftNovember 2 (Monday), 2026 — surface mail
  • 5–10 weeks from posting · All PH5–10 weeks (Pos15 Supplement Section 8, June 2026), counted from the Latest Date of Posting; customs clearance not included
  • Also posted 24–50 business days from posting · All PH24–50 working days (postage calculator)
  • 5–10 weeks · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Oct 15, 2026 passedDec 24 − 10 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 15
  • Also posted · 24–50 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Oct 15, 2026 passedDec 24 − 50 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Oct 15
Hongkong Post — Christmas surface mail latest dates of posting 2026 (2026-09-10); Forthcoming Surface Despatches issued 14.10.2026 checked 2026-10-18
Hongkong Post Speedpost Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 1–6 business days from posting · Metro Manilalisted Metro Manila postcodes 1–6 working days
  • 1–9 business days from posting · Rest of PHrest of the destination 1–9 working days
  • 1–6 business days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest posting date: Wed, Dec 16, 2026 58 days leftDec 24 − 6 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 16
  • 1–9 business days · Rest of PHlatest posting date: Sun, Dec 13, 2026 55 days leftDec 24 − 9 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 13
Hongkong Post — postage calculator, PH checked 2026-10-18
Hongkong Post e-Express+ Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–14 business days from posting · All PH7–14 working days ("All Area")
  • 7–14 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Sun, Dec 6, 2026 48 days leftDec 24 − 14 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 6
Hongkong Post — e-Express+ service page / calculator checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Hong Kong Express Confirm with DHL Express Hong Kong checked 2026-10-18
FedEx Hong Kong Express Confirm with FedEx Hong Kong checked 2026-10-18
UPS Hong Kong Express Confirm with UPS Hong Kong checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Hong Kong Mode not stated Confirm with LBC Express Hong Kong checked 2026-10-18
AFreight (Asia Pacific) Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 14 days from vessel departure · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 14 days
  • 18 days from vessel departure · Luzon ALuzon A 18 days
  • 21 days from vessel departure · Luzon B & CLuzon B & C 21 days
  • 28 days from vessel departure · Luzon DLuzon D 28 days
  • 28 days from vessel departure · VisayasVisayas 28 days
  • 30 days from vessel departure · MindanaoMindanao 30 days
  • 14 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 14 days transit = Dec 8
  • 18 days · Luzon ANorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Thu, Dec 3, 2026 45 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 18 days transit = Dec 3
  • 21 days · Luzon B & CNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 30, 2026 42 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 21 days transit = Nov 30
  • 28 days · Luzon DNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 23, 2026 35 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 28 days transit = Nov 23
  • 28 days · VisayasVisayaslatest vessel departure: Thu, Nov 19, 2026 31 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 28 days transit = Nov 19
  • 30 days · MindanaoMindanaolatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 16, 2026 28 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 30 days transit = Nov 16
AFreight — FAQ (HK delivery commitment) checked 2026-10-18
Gen-Ex Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with Gen-Ex Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Usend Hong Kong Mode not stated Confirm with Usend Hong Kong checked 2026-10-18
Singapore
SingPost Speedpost Express International Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 2–9 business days from posting · All PH2–9 estimated working days
  • 2–9 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Sun, Dec 13, 2026 55 days leftDec 24 − 9 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 13
SingPost — Speedpost International services checked 2026-10-18
SingPost Speedpost Priority International Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 3–14 business days from posting · All PH3–14 estimated working days
  • 3–14 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Sun, Dec 6, 2026 48 days leftDec 24 − 14 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 6
SingPost — Speedpost International services checked 2026-10-18
SingPost Speedpost Saver International Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 3–11 business days from posting · All PH3–11 estimated working days
  • 3–11 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Wed, Dec 9, 2026 51 days leftDec 24 − 11 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 9
SingPost — Speedpost International services checked 2026-10-18
SingPost Speedpost Economy International Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 3–15 weeks from posting · All PH3–15 estimated weeks
  • 3–15 weeks · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 passedDec 24 − 15 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Sep 10
SingPost — Speedpost International services checked 2026-10-18
SingPost Airmail Basic Package Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 3–12 business days from posting · All PH3–12 working days
  • 3–12 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 12 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 8
SingPost — Sending Overseas overview checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Singapore Express Confirm with DHL Express Singapore checked 2026-10-18
FedEx Singapore Express Confirm with FedEx Singapore checked 2026-10-18
UPS Singapore Express Confirm with UPS Singapore checked 2026-10-18
AFreight Cargo (Singapore) Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 14 days from vessel departure · Metro ManilaMetro Manila 14 days
  • 21 days from vessel departure · Luzon ALuzon A 21 days
  • 25 days from vessel departure · Luzon B & CLuzon B & C 25 days
  • 30 days from vessel departure · Luzon DLuzon D 30 days
  • 30 days from vessel departure · VisayasVisayas 30 days
  • 37 days from vessel departure · MindanaoMindanao 37 days
  • 14 days · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest vessel departure: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 14 days transit = Dec 8
  • 21 days · Luzon ANorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 30, 2026 42 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 21 days transit = Nov 30
  • 25 days · Luzon B & CNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 38 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 25 days transit = Nov 26
  • 30 days · Luzon DNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest vessel departure: Sat, Nov 21, 2026 33 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 30 days transit = Nov 21
  • 30 days · VisayasVisayaslatest vessel departure: Tue, Nov 17, 2026 29 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 30 days transit = Nov 17
  • 37 days · MindanaoMindanaolatest vessel departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 21 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 37 days transit = Nov 9
AFreight — FAQ (SG delivery commitment) checked 2026-10-18
Jolly-B Box Express Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 3–5 days · ManilaManila 3–5 days
  • 3–7 days · LuzonLuzon 3–7 days
  • 10–12 days · Iloilo & Bacolod (City Limit)Iloilo & Bacolod (City Limit) 10–12 days "(based on customs clearance at destination)"
  • 3–5 days · ManilaCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
  • 3–7 days · LuzonNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 14, 2026 56 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 days transit = Dec 14
  • 10–12 days · Iloilo & Bacolod (City Limit)Courier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
Jolly-B Box Express — Rates (air board image) checked 2026-10-18
Jolly-B Box Express Sea Confirm with Jolly-B Box Express checked 2026-10-18
BM Express SG Mode not stated Confirm with BM Express SG checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Singapore Mode not stated Confirm with LBC Express Singapore checked 2026-10-18
Metrobox Mode not stated Confirm with Metrobox checked 2026-10-18
SpeedBox Mode not stated Confirm with SpeedBox checked 2026-10-18
UMAC Singapore Mode not stated Confirm with UMAC Singapore checked 2026-10-18
Qatar
Qatar Post Global Express Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–10 days · All PH"Your shipments will be delivered within 7-10 days maximum" (service page)
  • Also posted 3–5 days · All PHCalculator, PH: "Expected delivery within 3-5 days"
  • 7–10 days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 14, 2026 56 days leftDec 24 − 10 days transit = Dec 14
  • Also posted · 3–5 days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sat, Dec 19, 2026 61 days leftDec 24 − 5 days transit = Dec 19
Qatar Post — Global Express page + Explore Rates calculator checked 2026-10-18
Qatar Post Global Standard Post No dated cut-off posted
  • up to 15 days · All PHparcels "within approximately 15 days" (service page)
  • Also posted 7–10 days · All PHCalculator, PH: "Expected delivery within 7-10 days"
  • up to 15 days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 9, 2026 51 days leftDec 24 − 15 days transit = Dec 9
  • Also posted · 7–10 days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 14, 2026 56 days leftDec 24 − 10 days transit = Dec 14
Qatar Post — Global Standard page + calculator checked 2026-10-18
Qatar Post Cargo Service Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 10–15 business days · All PH"Shipments get delivered within 10-15 working days." (Cargo Service page)
  • Also posted 20–25 days · All PH"The shipments will be delivered within 20-25 days." (Overseas overview)
  • Also posted 12–15 days · All PHCalculator description "Expected delivery within 12-15 days"
  • 10–15 business days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Dec 3, 2026 45 days leftDec 24 − 15 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 3
  • Also posted · 20–25 days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Nov 29, 2026 41 days leftDec 24 − 25 days transit = Nov 29
  • Also posted · 12–15 days · All PHlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 9, 2026 51 days leftDec 24 − 15 days transit = Dec 9
Qatar Post — Cargo Service page, Overseas overview, calculator checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Qatar Air No dated cut-off posted
  • 7–15 days · All PH"shipping as fast as 7-15 days"
  • 7–15 days · All PHMetro Manilalatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Dec 7, 2026 49 days leftDec 24 − 1 day LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 7North Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Sun, Dec 6, 2026 48 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 6Visayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Dec 2, 2026 44 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 2Mindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Tue, Dec 1, 2026 43 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 15 days LBC final mile = Dec 1
LBC Express Qatar — shipping services checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Qatar Sea Confirm with LBC Express Qatar checked 2026-10-18
AIWA Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with AIWA Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
CargoNet Services (Qatar) Mode not stated Confirm with CargoNet Services (Qatar) checked 2026-10-18
Sky Freight Group Mode not stated Confirm with Sky Freight Group checked 2026-10-18
ZedEx Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with ZedEx Cargo checked 2026-10-18
Japan
Japan Post EMS Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 12–13 days from posting · Manila & EMS listed areasManila & listed areas: 12 (Tokyo, Kanto, Minami-Kanto, Tokai, Kinki origins) / 13 (other origins)
  • 14–15 days from posting · Other PHother PH: 14 / 15
  • 12–13 days · Manila & EMS listed areaslatest posting date: Fri, Dec 11, 2026 53 days leftDec 24 − 13 days transit = Dec 11
  • 14–15 days · Other PHlatest posting date: Wed, Dec 9, 2026 51 days leftDec 24 − 15 days transit = Dec 9
Japan Post — EMS standard days (13 origin pages) checked 2026-10-18
Japan Post Letter-post airmail (incl. small packets / Air Packet) Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 19–20 days from posting · All PH19 / 20 standard days by origin
  • 19–20 days · All PHlatest posting date: Fri, Dec 4, 2026 46 days leftDec 24 − 20 days transit = Dec 4
Japan Post — letter-post airmail standard days checked 2026-10-18
Japan Post Air parcel Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 15–16 days from posting · All PH15 (Tokyo International PO) / 16 (Chubu, Osaka, Shin-Fukuoka) + about 1–2 days domestic transport
  • 15–16 days · All PHlatest posting date: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 50 days leftDec 24 − 16 days transit = Dec 8
Japan Post — parcel standard days checked 2026-10-18
Japan Post Surface parcel Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 2–3 months from posting · All PH2–3 months from Kawasaki-Higashi PO + about 1–2 days domestic transport
  • 2–3 months · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Sep 24, 2026 passedDec 24 − 3 months transit (calendar months) = Sep 24
Japan Post — parcel standard days (Kawasaki-Higashi) checked 2026-10-18
TRANSTECH Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 4 weeks from handover · Metro ManilaMetro Manila ~4 weeks
  • 4–5 weeks from handover · Luzonother Luzon 4–5 weeks
  • 5–6 weeks from handover · VisayasVisayas 5–6 weeks
  • 5–7 weeks from handover · MindanaoMindanao 5–7 weeks
  • 5–7 weeks from handover · Other islandsother islands 5–7 weeks
  • 4 weeks · Metro ManilaMetro Manilalatest handover date: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 38 days leftDec 24 − 4 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 26
  • 4–5 weeks · LuzonNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest handover date: Thu, Nov 19, 2026 31 days leftDec 24 − 5 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 19
  • 5–6 weeks · VisayasVisayaslatest handover date: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 24 days leftDec 24 − 6 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 12
  • 5–7 weeks · MindanaoMindanaolatest handover date: Thu, Nov 5, 2026 17 days leftDec 24 − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 5
  • 5–7 weeks · Other islandslatest handover date: Thu, Nov 5, 2026 17 days leftDec 24 − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 5
TRANSTECH — Balikbayan Box page (Japanese, mobile) checked 2026-10-18
Subarashi Cargo Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 2–3 weeks · Bulacan/Cavite/Rizal & Pampanga/LagunaBulacan/Cavite/Rizal & Pampanga/Laguna 2–3 weeks
  • 3–4 weeks · Zambales…Batangas & North Luzon/Bicol/QuezonZambales…Batangas & North Luzon/Bicol/Quezon 3–4 weeks
  • 5–7 weeks · VisayasVisayas 5–7 weeks
  • 5–7 weeks · MindanaoMindanao 5–7 weeks
  • 5–7 weeks · Outer islandsouter islands 5–7 weeks
  • 5–7 weeks · Zamboanga/Misamis Occ.Zamboanga/Misamis Occ. 5–7 weeks
  • 2–3 weeks · Bulacan/Cavite/Rizal & Pampanga/LagunaNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Nov 30, 2026 42 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 3 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 30
  • 3–4 weeks · Zambales…Batangas & North Luzon/Bicol/QuezonNorth Luzon / South Luzonlatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Mon, Nov 23, 2026 35 days leftDec 24 − 2 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 4 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Nov 23
  • 5–7 weeks · VisayasVisayaslatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Thu, Oct 29, 2026 10 days leftDec 24 − 5 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 29
  • 5–7 weeks · MindanaoMindanaolatest start of the posted transit (the courier does not say what it is counted from): Wed, Oct 28, 2026 9 days leftDec 24 − 6 days LBC final mile (skipping Sundays and PH holidays) − 7 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Oct 28
  • 5–7 weeks · Outer islandsCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
  • 5–7 weeks · Zamboanga/Misamis Occ.Courier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
Subarashi Cargo — rates checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Japan Mode not stated Confirm with LBC Express Japan checked 2026-10-18
G4 Express Cargo Mode not stated Confirm with G4 Express Cargo checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Japan Express Confirm with DHL Express Japan checked 2026-10-18
FedEx Japan Express Confirm with FedEx Japan checked 2026-10-18
UPS Japan Express Confirm with UPS Japan checked 2026-10-18
Italy
FedEx Italy Express Confirm with FedEx Italy checked 2026-10-18
DHL Express Italy Express Confirm with DHL Express Italy checked 2026-10-18
UPS Italy Express Confirm with UPS Italy checked 2026-10-18
Poste Italiane Poste Delivery International Standard Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 10–25 days from posting · All PH"resto del mondo: 10-25 giorni, più quello di spedizione" (sabato e festivi esclusi; excl. customs formalities)
  • Also posted up to 10 business days from posting · All PHTool, FILIPPINE (merce non destinata alla vendita): "indicativamente entro 10 gg lavorativi salvo l'eventuale espletamento di formalità doganali"
  • 10–25 days · All PHlatest posting date: Sun, Nov 29, 2026 41 days leftDec 24 − 25 days transit = Nov 29
  • Also posted · up to 10 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026 52 days leftDec 24 − 10 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 10
Poste — PDI Standard service page + online customs tool checked 2026-10-18
Poste Italiane Poste Delivery International Express Post No dated cut-off posted
  • 3–4 business days from posting · All PH"resto del mondo (principali località): 3-4 giorni" lavorativi
  • Also posted 2–3 business days from posting · All PH"Paesi Extra UE (principali località): 2-3 giorni lavorativi"
  • 3–4 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Sun, Dec 20, 2026 62 days leftDec 24 − 4 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 20
  • Also posted · 2–3 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 63 days leftDec 24 − 3 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 21
Poste — PDI Express service page checked 2026-10-18
Poste Italiane Poste Delivery Globe Post No dated cut-off posted
  • up to 5 business days from posting · All PHTool, FILIPPINE: "indicativamente entro 5 gg lavorativi"
  • Also posted 2–5 days from posting · All PHService page: "Consegna indicativa in 2-5 giorni"
  • up to 5 business days · All PHlatest posting date: Thu, Dec 17, 2026 59 days leftDec 24 − 5 business days transit (skipping Saturdays and Sundays) = Dec 17
  • Also posted · 2–5 days · All PHlatest posting date: Sat, Dec 19, 2026 61 days leftDec 24 − 5 days transit = Dec 19
Poste — Poste Delivery Globe service page + online customs tool checked 2026-10-18
Balikbayan Box Bergamo (shipping with JHL, Milan) Sea No dated cut-off posted
  • 45 days · Manila"raggiungeranno Manila via mare in circa 45 giorni"
  • up to 60 days · Remote areasEnglish block: remote areas "about 60 days" (Italian block: "per le aree più remote saranno necessari ulteriori 15 giorni circa")
  • 45 days · ManilaCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
  • up to 60 days · Remote areasCourier’s own zone wording — figure as posted, no count-back.
Balikbayan Box Bergamo — homepage (Italian block) checked 2026-10-18
Balikbayan Box Bergamo (shipping with JHL, Milan) Air No dated cut-off posted
  • up to 2 weeks from handover · All PH"Le spedizioni aeree raggiungeranno le Filippine entro 2 settimane dalla raccolta"
  • up to 2 weeks · All PHlatest handover date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026 52 days leftDec 24 − 2 weeks transit (× 7 calendar days) = Dec 10
Balikbayan Box Bergamo — homepage (Italian block) checked 2026-10-18
LBC Express Italy Mode not stated Confirm with LBC Express Italy checked 2026-10-18
AFreight Italia S.R.L. Mode not stated Confirm with AFreight Italia S.R.L. checked 2026-10-18
United Kingdom
Balikbayan Box UK Mode not stated
  • Aug 5 booking deadline · Visayas & Mindanao passedAug 5, 2026 — booking-for-collection deadline, Visayas & Mindanao
  • Aug 23 booking deadline · Luzon (Areas 1–2) passedAug 23, 2026 — booking-for-collection deadline, Luzon (Areas 1–2)
  • Sep 12 booking deadline · Metro Manila passedSep 12, 2026 — booking-for-collection deadline, Metro Manila
No transit posted No posted transit to count back from Balikbayan Box UK — 2026 Christmas cut-off (advisory dated 2026-07-01) checked 2026-10-18
Highlight Express Mode not stated Confirm with Highlight Express checked 2026-09-05
LT Express Mode not stated Confirm with LT Express checked 2026-09-05
LBC Express UK Mode not stated Confirm with LBC Express UK checked 2026-09-05
Forex Cargo UK Mode not stated Confirm with Forex Cargo UK checked 2026-09-05

A worked example

Singapore · AFreight Cargo (Singapore) · sea · Mindanao · target Thu, Dec 24, 2026. The count-back runs on the two posted figures, last leg first:

  1. Final mile — LBC posted 4–6 days to Mindanao Upper bound 6 days, counted back from Dec 24 skipping Sundays (Dec 20) and PH holidays (Dec 24 Christmas Eve) → Wed, Dec 16, 2026
  2. Transit — AFreight Cargo (Singapore) posted 37 days to Mindanao from vessel departure Dec 16 − 37 calendar days → Mon, Nov 9, 2026
  3. Result Latest vessel departure from Singapore: Mon, Nov 9, 2026

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 is a vessel departure date, not a drop-off date: the courier sets its own loading and consolidation dates before a sailing, and neither figure covers customs clearance. Both figures are as posted on the dates in the sources below. Sourced information, not advice.

Related pages

Every row above, as data: christmas-cutoffs-2026.csv

Sources — checked, dated

  1. USPS — 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Asia/Pacific Rim row); speeds from USPS international service pages — checked
  2. Atlas Shippers — 2026 SoCal cut-off notice (posted Oct 9) — checked
  3. Atlas Shippers NorCal — Christmas shipping page + home FAQ — checked
  4. Forex eShip — Balikbayan page — checked
  5. Johnny Air Cargo Padala — home + FAQ — checked
  6. Manila Forwarder — balikbayan box shipment page — checked
  7. Canada Post — Plan your holiday sending (October 2026), Asia row; estimates from 'Choose an international shipping option' — checked
  8. Canada Post — Choose an international shipping option — checked
  9. Johnny Air Cargo Canada — shipping updates (updated Oct 16, 2026) + FAQ — checked
  10. Australia Post — Christmas cut-off dates 2026 (Philippines row); delivery times from International delivery times guide — checked
  11. Forex Cargo Australia — Christmas Cutoff 2026 (sea freight only) + Shipping Schedule — checked
  12. Forex Cargo Australia — sea freight schedule and delivery timelines (homepage) — checked
  13. Aussie Balikbayan Boxes — 2026 calendar (image) — checked
  14. LOVE Balikbayan Box Cargo — FAQ — checked
  15. Rolling Express — homepage FAQ — checked
  16. Palawan Cargo LLC — pricing page (Delivery Duration) — checked
  17. LBC Express UAE — shipping services — checked
  18. MEC — homepage + FAQ — checked
  19. LBC Express KSA — sea freight — checked
  20. LBC Express KSA — shipping services — checked
  21. Sahari Cargo — homepage (text in site JS bundle) — checked
  22. DTI consumer FAQ, 'Estimated Door to Door Rates of a Typical Balikbayan Box and Transit Time by Destination' (Internet Archive copy 16 May 2025) — checked
  23. Hongkong Post — Christmas air mail latest dates of posting 2026 (2026-10-13) — checked
  24. Hongkong Post — Christmas surface mail latest dates of posting 2026 (2026-09-10); Forthcoming Surface Despatches issued 14.10.2026 — checked
  25. Hongkong Post — postage calculator, PH — checked
  26. Hongkong Post — e-Express+ service page / calculator — checked
  27. AFreight — FAQ (HK delivery commitment) — checked
  28. SingPost — Speedpost International services — checked
  29. SingPost — Sending Overseas overview — checked
  30. Jolly-B Box Express — Rates (air board image) — checked
  31. Qatar Post — Global Express page + Explore Rates calculator — checked
  32. Qatar Post — Global Standard page + calculator — checked
  33. Qatar Post — Cargo Service page, Overseas overview, calculator — checked
  34. LBC Express Qatar — shipping services — checked
  35. LBC Express Kuwait — shipping services — checked
  36. Jeezan Cargo — own blog (posted 2026-03-04) — checked
  37. Japan Post — EMS standard days (13 origin pages) — checked
  38. Japan Post — letter-post airmail standard days — checked
  39. Japan Post — parcel standard days — checked
  40. TRANSTECH — Balikbayan Box page (Japanese, mobile) — checked
  41. Subarashi Cargo — rates — checked
  42. Poste — PDI Standard service page + online customs tool — checked
  43. Poste — PDI Express service page — checked
  44. Poste — Poste Delivery Globe service page + online customs tool — checked
  45. Balikbayan Box Bergamo — homepage (Italian block) — checked
  46. Balikbayan Box UK — 2026 Christmas cut-off (advisory dated 2026-07-01) — checked
  47. LBC — domestic lead time from the National Capital Region (excludes Sundays and holidays) — checked
  48. Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025 — 2026 regular holidays and special days (lawphil) — checked

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