Australian Date Calculators
Friday 25 December 2026. Live countdown, public holiday info, and key dates for the Australian holiday season.
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend with Boxing Day on Saturday:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day (Public Holiday) |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Monday | Substitute Boxing Day (Public Holiday) |
This means most workers will have a 4-day long weekend from Christmas Day through Monday.
Under Australian workplace law, employees who work on Christmas Day and Boxing Day are entitled to penalty rates:
| Year | Christmas Day | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 December | Friday |
| 2027 | 25 December | Saturday |
| 2028 | 25 December | Monday |
| 2029 | 25 December | Tuesday |
| 2030 | 25 December | Wednesday |
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Open Date CalculatorWhen is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday 25 December 2026.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Christmas Day (25 December) is a national public holiday in every Australian state and territory.
When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday 26 December 2026. Because it falls on a Saturday, a substitute public holiday will be observed on Monday 28 December in most states.
What are Christmas Day penalty rates?
Employees who work on Christmas Day are typically entitled to penalty rates of 200-250% of their base rate, depending on their award. Some awards provide even higher rates for Christmas Day specifically.