Last order date for Christmas 2026

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The short answer: for Sinterklaas (the Dutch and Belgian gift evening), order by Wednesday 2 December before 16:00. For Christmas the last order date depends on the country, because PostNL takes longer to reach some countries than others: Monday 21 December within the Netherlands, Friday 18 December for Belgium, Germany, France, Denmark and Austria, Thursday 17 December for Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland and Portugal, Monday 14 December for Croatia and Friday 11 December for Ireland, each time before 16:00 (Dutch time). These dates apply to products that are in stock.

Last order date for Christmas, per country

Country	PostNL delivery time (business days after shipping)	Order by (before 16:00)
Netherlands	1 to 2	Monday 21 December
Belgium	1 to 2	Friday 18 December
Germany	2 to 3	Friday 18 December
France	2 to 4	Friday 18 December
Denmark	2 to 3	Friday 18 December
Austria	3 to 4	Friday 18 December
Italy	3 to 5	Thursday 17 December
Spain	3 to 5	Thursday 17 December
Sweden	3 to 5	Thursday 17 December
Finland	4 to 5	Thursday 17 December
Portugal	4 to 5	Thursday 17 December
Croatia	5 to 8	Monday 14 December
Ireland	7 to 9	Friday 11 December

How we work it out: we take the longest delivery time PostNL gives for the country and add it to the order date. That way a parcel shipped on the order date is delivered by Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) at the latest. Weekends don't count as business days. The delivery times are PostNL's estimates, not a guarantee from the carrier.

Sinterklaas and Three Kings' Day

Country	Holiday	Order by (before 16:00)
Netherlands	Sinterklaas (Saturday 5 December)	Wednesday 2 December
Belgium	Sinterklaas (Sunday 6 December)	Wednesday 2 December
Spain	Three Kings' Day (Wednesday 6 January)	Wednesday 30 December

What do these dates apply to?

In short: everything shown as in stock on the product page.

In stock: your order ships within 24 hours on business days. Everything ready to go is in in stock.
Pre-orders and complete cases: these dates don't apply. The expected shipping date is on the product page; check it before you order a present.
Shipping costs and delivery times per country: see our shipping policy.

Tips for a present that arrives on time

Order a few days earlier if you can. December is busy for every carrier; a few extra days means you don't have to worry.
Have it wrapped straight away. With the gift wrapping with a handwritten card your present arrives ready to give.
Not sure which set? Our gift guide for Sinterklaas and Christmas lists the options by budget and age. All gift ideas are also in the Sinterklaas & Christmas gifts collection.
Sealed means sealed. Every box is factory sealed, official Pokémon TCG, Japanese edition, imported by us. So the recipient knows for sure that nobody opened it before.

Too late? Give a gift card

In short: a gift card lands in the inbox within a few minutes, even on 24 December.

Missed the last order date? Choose the Kaikan Cards gift card. You can send it to yourself to print, or straight to the recipient on the day you choose. The recipient then picks a box or single packs themselves.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last order date for Sinterklaas 2026?

Wednesday 2 December before 16:00, for delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium. This applies to products that are in stock.

What is the last order date for Christmas 2026?

Within the Netherlands, Monday 21 December before 16:00. For Belgium, Germany, France, Denmark and Austria, Friday 18 December; for Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland and Portugal, Thursday 17 December; for Croatia, Monday 14 December; and for Ireland, Friday 11 December, each time before 16:00.

Do you deliver to Germany or France for Christmas?

Yes. For Germany and France the last order date is Friday 18 December before 16:00. PostNL takes up to 4 business days to get there.

Why do I need to order earlier for Ireland or Croatia?

Because PostNL takes longer to get there: 5 to 8 business days to Croatia and 7 to 9 business days to Ireland after shipping. That is why the last order date is Monday 14 December for Croatia and Friday 11 December for Ireland.