For millions of Australians, Australia Post is their lifeblood, managing everything from urgent packages to necessary mail services. Does it, however, function every day of the week? Depending on the service, location, and schedule, the answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no. Let’s examine Australia Post’s weekend and public holiday operations in 2025.
1. Retail Post Offices: Limited Weekend Access
Most Australia Post retail outlets follow standard business hours:
- Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Select branches open until 12:00 PM (metro areas only)
- Sunday: Closed, except for major hubs in shopping centers (e.g., Sydney’s Martin Place or Melbourne’s Bourke Street) .
Public Holidays:
- National holidays (e.g., Christmas, Anzac Day): All Post Offices close.
- State/local holidays: Some branches in metro areas may open with reduced hours .
Pro Tip: Use the Post Office Locator to check real-time hours for your nearest branch.
2. Deliveries: Weekday Focus with Weekend Exceptions
Australia Post prioritizes parcel deliveries on weekdays, but some services extend to Saturdays:
Express Post
- Next Business Day Delivery: Available in eligible metro postcodes (e.g., Sydney 2000, Melbourne 3000) for items lodged before cutoff times.
- Saturday Deliveries: Limited to major cities, but not guaranteed nationwide. For example, Express Post parcels sent Friday may arrive Saturday in Sydney or Melbourne .
Standard Parcels & Letters
- No Weekend Deliveries: Regular mail and Parcel Post operate Monday–Friday only.
- Public Holidays: No delivery, not even by Express Post. The following business day is when items are processed.
3. Parcel Lockers: 24/7 Access
While deliveries occur on weekdays, Parcel Lockers offer round-the-clock pickup:
- Access: Collect items anytime at 1,500+ locations nationwide.
- Holding Time: Parcels stay for 2 business days before moving to a Post Office .
4. Self-Service Options
- Street Posting Boxes: Drop letters 24/7, but collections occur on weekdays.
- Online Tools: Track parcels, redirect mail, or schedule pickups via the MyPost app—functional daily .
Final Verdict
Australia Post doesn’t operate fully 7 days a week, but strategic services bridge weekend gaps:
- Weekdays: Full retail and delivery services.
- Saturdays: Limited Express Post deliveries and select Post Offices.
- Sundays/Holidays: Parcel Lockers and online tools remain accessible.