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Public Holiday
Regional: AU-ACT, AU-NSW, AU-NT, AU-QLD, AU-VIC, AU-WA
Boxing Day (observed)
Monday, December 28, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Mostly closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
26
Weekend
SUN
27
Weekend
MON
28
Holiday
3-day weekend (December 26 – December 28)
📣 Traveler notes
Australia offers diverse natural environments, encompassing large cities (like Sydney), deserts (the Outback), beaches, and bushland, while also being home to ancient Indigenous cultures and modern global populations.
- Major national holidays include Australia Day (January 26th) and New Year's Day (January 1st).
- Major holidays, such as Easter, result in high demand for travel and accommodation.
- Book accommodations and travel well in advance during holiday periods.
- Australians are generally laid-back. Use first names when addressing people, regardless of age. Be respectful when visiting religious sites by dressing modestly. Always obtain permission before photographing Indigenous Australians or entering sacred areas. Check local guidelines for required permits, particularly when near Aboriginal lands.
About this holiday
Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th (originally known as Offering Day), is a public holiday in Australia, derived from UK traditions. Due to operational needs, the observance may occasionally shift to December 27th or 28th to fall on a weekday.