Christmas Flowers to South Africa: Order Dates and Delivery Tips
You can send Christmas flowers to South Africa from abroad by ordering online at flowerssouthafrica.com, where a local florist hand-delivers your bouquet. For Christmas Eve delivery, place your order before midnight South Africa time on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. Nothing is delivered on December 25 or 26 because both are public holidays, so the holiday window is shorter than most people expect.
How to send Christmas flowers to South Africa in time
Delivery is next day across South Africa, Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight local time. Same-day delivery is not offered. Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026, so the last order that arrives before the holiday is placed by December 23 for delivery on Thursday, December 24. The service suggests ordering two to three days ahead for holiday dates, so if you want more certainty, order by December 20 or 21.
| Delivery date | Delivered? | Place order before midnight on |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) | Yes | Wednesday, December 23 |
| Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) | No, public holiday | Not deliverable |
| Saturday, December 26 (Day of Goodwill) | No, public holiday | Not deliverable |
| Sunday, December 27 | No, Sunday | Not deliverable |
| Monday, December 28 | Yes | Sunday, December 27 |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day) | No, public holiday | Not deliverable |
Use the cutoff times in South Africa, not your local time. Check the clock where the recipient lives before you click order.
Which days can flowers be delivered over Christmas and New Year?
Flowers are delivered Monday to Saturday, but not on Sundays or main public holidays. In the 2026 to 2027 holiday period, that leaves Thursday, December 24, then Monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31, and Saturday, January 2, 2027. The service covers all of South Africa, so Johannesburg follows the same schedule as smaller towns. December 26 is the Day of Goodwill, which many people know as Boxing Day.
Exact time slots are not guaranteed. You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions, and the florist will try to meet it.
How much do Christmas flowers cost to send from abroad?
Bouquets and arrangements range from USD 63.24 to USD 172.49, and every order carries a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee. That puts a Christmas order between USD 78.19 and USD 187.44 before add-ons. The Golden Hour Cube is USD 74.74, so it costs USD 89.69 with delivery. For a larger statement, the Iridescent Rose Luxe is USD 137.99.
You are charged in USD, and EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference only. Pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express through Stripe, or by PayPal. Check the total at checkout before you confirm.
What should I write in the card and delivery instructions?
Every order includes a free printed card, so put your message there. Keep it short and personal, since the card is the first thing the recipient reads. For many South African families, Geseënde Kersfees (Blessed Christmas, an Afrikaans greeting) followed by an English line works well.
Use the delivery instructions for two things: a preferred time and the address where the recipient will actually be. Holiday travel is common over Christmas, so if they are staying with relatives or at a holiday home, write that full address clearly and include the suburb and city.
Which add-ons work well for a Christmas gift?
Six add-ons are available: a box of chocolates, a glass vase, a plush teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons and a wine bottle. Cakes, food hampers and other non-floral gifts are not sold, so these add-ons are the only way to give something beyond flowers.
A glass vase helps if the recipient does not have one for the holidays. Chocolates and wine suit adult recipients, and a plush teddy bear suits a child. Choose one add-on that fits the person rather than adding several, since the bouquet is already a complete gift.
What do I need to place a Christmas order from abroad?
You need the recipient's name, full delivery address and a phone number, so the florist can coordinate the delivery. Double check the spelling of the street, suburb and city, because a small error can slow a holiday delivery.
Orders are accepted from any country. Have your international card or PayPal account ready, and place the order before the cutoff in the table above. For the wider process, read how to send flowers to South Africa from abroad.
To order, go to flowerssouthafrica.com, browse the full flower range, and enter the recipient details before the deadline. The same schedule applies if you are sending to Cape Town or anywhere else the service covers.
Frequently asked questions
Can flowers be delivered on Christmas Day in South Africa?
No. Christmas Day is a public holiday, and the service does not deliver on Sundays or main public holidays. The latest practical delivery is Christmas Eve, so place your order before midnight South Africa time on December 23, 2026.
Is same-day delivery available for Christmas flowers?
No. Delivery is next day across South Africa, Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight South Africa time. Order the day before you want the flowers delivered, and allow extra time during the holiday period.
Can I pay for Christmas flowers in pounds or euros?
Your card is charged in USD, while EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference only. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. Check the total at checkout before you confirm.
Can I send chocolates or a cake with Christmas flowers?
Cakes and food hampers are not sold. You can add a box of chocolates or a wine bottle, along with other listed add-ons such as a plush teddy bear, balloons or a glass vase, to a flower order.