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Christmas 2026 cutoff dates: when to ship from the UAE, Saudi and Qatar

The last sea sailings that still make it home for Noche Buena, plus the air cargo dates if you are running late.

EGEcoBox Go OperationsShipping desk · September 1, 2026 · 3 min read

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December is the busiest month at Manila port. Boxes that sail late can spend Christmas in a container instead of under a tree. These are the last recommended dates to book a pickup.

Sea cargo (Balikbayan box)

Saudi Arabia: book by October 10
Qatar: book by October 14
UAE: book by October 17

Air cargo

Saudi Arabia: book by December 10
Qatar: book by December 11
UAE: book by December 12

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