A chart showing delivery times for Christmas 2025.

Christmas opening hours of our Austrian Post branches

Most of our Austrian Post branches have extended opening hours from 22 to 24 December 2025. On 24 December 2025, all Austrian Post branches are open until 12 noon or beyond.

Franking machines and posting stations in our self-service areas are available 24/7. To learn when you should post your Christmas mail to make sure it arrives in time, please see the table. We recommend posting your mail and packages early. Find the exact opening hours of your Austrian Post branch here:

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Allow item drop-off

Many of us are out and about a lot during the holiday season. You might be expecting a parcel to arrive when you are not home. No worries! You can receive your parcel even if you are not home. Just have your items dropped off at a spot of your choice or smaller items put in your letterbox.

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AllesPost Germany

Does the online shop not deliver to Austria or is shipping too expensive? All you have to do is get a free AllesPost Germany address to have your order shipped to Austria via Germany. Parcels are delivered by Austrian Post and you can choose from all our convenient receiving options.

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US customs regulations

Please note: If you wish to send gifts to the United States, please note the following: Gift shipments from private individuals to private individuals with a value of up to USD 100 that are declared as ‘gift’ remain duty-free and can be sent as usual.

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Austrian Post app

Where are the parcels?

The Austrian Post app knows!

Keep an eye on all your items and save yourself lots of hassle.
Use our Austrian Post app to learn when to expect your parcels. And if you happen not to be at home, just forward them to wherever it's convenient for you.

- With our item tracking service, you will always know the status of your items
- You decide where you want to receive your parcels
- Save time and enjoy hassle-free parcel pick-up 

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Parcels for Christkind

Just like in past years, Austrian Post is teaming up with Samariterbund to make sure every child in need in Austria receives a gift this Christmas. In Austria, more than 370,000 children live in poverty. You can once again donate gifts to bring joy to children in need this Christmas. Those who want to help but don’t have a lot of time can opt for ready-to-ship gift boxes available on the shöpping platform.

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Christkindl post office

Young and old alike love Christkindl post office. After all, Christmas greetings sent “via Christkindl” are something truly special., as evidenced by the thousands of letters sent by children to Christkind every year. Even though not all dreams come true on Christmas Eve, every child re-ceives a reply to their letter.

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Team Christkind parcel tip

Christmas is the most beautiful, but also the most hectic time of the year.
Make things easier for yourself by using our convenient Austrian Post online services.

Frank parcels yourself using parcel stamps, post them at a self-service area without standing in line or pick them up 24/7 from our pick-up stations. If time is of the essence, our heavenly Post Express service can help. Read on to learn more.

  1. Kontaktlos Versenden: Kund*in gibt Paket in SB-Zone auf

    Extra safe sending

    Use a parcel stamp to frank your parcels at home and then post them at any of our more than 500 shipping boxes located in our self-service areas. You also have the option to use one of more than 70 Austrian Post stations for posting your items.

  2. Kontaktloser Empfang: Mann holt Paket aus Abholstation

    Extra safe receiving

    Parcels can be received at one of our more than 500 pick-up stations.  It's a convenient, safe, and contactless option. Or make things extra convenient for yourself by having your items delivered straight to a preferred spot at your home. You don't even have to be home to receive your parcel! All you have to do is choose "Allow parcel drop-off" as a receiving option in your Austrian Post account. Alternatively, set it up once via the item tracking service.

  3. Schneller Versand: Zusteller mit Paket läuft Stiegen hoch

    Swift delivery

    If time is of the essence, Post Express is the perfect choice. In Austria, Post Express items are delivered by 1:00 p.m. on the day after posting. For swift and convenient delivery of international items, choose Post Express International.