It’s the season of cheer, chaos, and courier delays. If you’re planning to order from us over Christmas and New Year, here’s the real-talk version of what to expect, no glitter, just facts (and maybe a touch of festive mischief).
The golden rule: get your order in by 2pm for next working day delivery. Except on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, where the deadline shrinks to 12 noon sharp. That’s when the kettle goes on, the warehouse clocks off, and your order rolls out, or waits until next time.
But before you rely on anything arriving just in time, keep in mind: couriers are under pressure, traffic gets silly, and parcels occasionally take the scenic route. These dates are your best shot, not guaranteed delivery.
Here’s how it really plays out:
| Order Date | Dispatch Date | Estimated Delivery | Cut-Off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec (Tue) | 23 Dec | 24 Dec (unlikely) | 2pm |
| 24 Dec (Wed) | 24 Dec | From 27 Dec (likely 28) | 12 noon |
| 25 Dec (Thu) | — | — | Closed |
| 26 Dec (Fri) | — | — | Closed |
| 27 Dec (Sat) | 27 Dec | 28 or 30 Dec | 12 noon |
| 28 Dec (Sun) | — | — | Closed |
| 29 Dec (Mon) | 29 Dec | 30 Dec | 2pm |
| 30 Dec (Tue) | 30 Dec | 31 Dec or 2 Jan | 2pm |
| 31 Dec (Wed) | 31 Dec | From 2 Jan (likely 3rd) | 12 noon |
| 1 Jan (Thu) | — | — | Closed |
| 2 Jan (Fri) | 2 Jan | 3 Jan | 2pm |
If you’re gifting, hosting, or just want your Martian Made bits before the last Quality Street is eaten, order early. Add a note in the card if things run fashionably late, “delivered from orbit, arriving shortly.”
Thanks for keeping it cosmic with us this year.