Christmas Shipping: how to receive and send gifts without depending on being at home

Christmas is a time for gifts, online shopping, and packed schedules. And when orders start arriving, there’s one thing we all value: that Christmas shipping fits into our day-to-day life, not the other way around.

At this time of year, it’s not always easy to stay at home waiting for the delivery driver. That’s why choosing how to receive an order becomes almost as important as choosing the gift itself.

During the holidays, everyday life changes: last-minute shopping, family meals, trips, and commitments mean it’s not always easy to stay at home waiting for a delivery.

That’s why Christmas shipping to pickup points is especially well suited to this time of year. It lets your order arrive at a safe place and lets you decide when to pick it up, without depending on a specific time window.

This type of shipping allows you to:

• Pick up the package when it suits you best
• Avoid reorganizing your day around a delivery
• Take advantage of your usual routes
• Group the pickup of several orders
• Have more control over when you bring the gifts home

A practical way to organize December shipments, especially useful when you’re shopping for several people or managing several orders at once.

Some useful recommendations for December:

• Choose a pickup point that’s on your way
• Group pickups if you shop at several stores
• Check delivery times before confirming the order
• Plan pickup as just another errand

During Christmas, everyday life moves at a different pace: last-minute shopping, commitments, trips, and schedules that change on the fly.

With InPost, you can choose to receive your orders in pickup points spread across the city. A convenient alternative that lets you arrange pickup whenever it suits you best, without having to wait for the delivery driver.

Pickup options with InPost

• Punto Pack: neighborhood shops and partner businesses with long opening hours. They are ideal for picking up your packages while you run other everyday errands.
• Lockers: smart lockers located in easy-to-access places, such as gas stations or supermarkets. They let you pick up your package quickly and independently, whenever it suits you best, 24/7.

Thanks to these options, Christmas shipping fits your routine better and lets you manage your purchases with more flexibility during one of the busiest times of the year.

Can I send last-minute gifts with this type of shipping?

Yes. On most domestic shipments with InPost, packages usually arrive at the pickup point in approximately 48 to 72 business hours, depending on the origin and destination within Spain.

This makes pickup points a very practical option when you can’t be at home or need shipping that adapts to your pace, even for last-minute purchases.

How long do I have to pick up a package at Christmas?

The pickup period is up to 8 days to collect your package. That way, you can organize yourself calmly even during busier times like Christmas.

At Christmas, time is gold. That’s why choosing Christmas shipping that gives you flexibility and control helps you organize purchases and gifts better, without depending on fixed schedules or being at home at a specific time.

With the InPost pickup points, shipments fit your day-to-day life better and let you focus on what matters: enjoying the holidays in peace.