Boxing Day 2026 in Australia
There are 54 days until Boxing Day 2026 in Australia — Saturday, December 26, 2026.
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About Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday, December 26. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Monday, December 28, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, December 26.
Boxing Day, December 26, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory except South Australia, which observes Proclamation Day instead. It is Australia's biggest shopping day and the traditional start of the Boxing Day cricket Test and the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Boxing Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Mon, Dec 28 |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Tue, Dec 28 |
Holidays after Boxing Day 2026
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | National public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Proclamation Day | State/territory holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thu | New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Observed
- Monday, December 28, 2026
- Date rule
- December 26; extra weekday holiday (Monday or Tuesday) when it falls on a weekend
- Legal status
- Public holiday in every state and territory; South Australia observes Proclamation Day instead
- Name origin
- Christmas boxes of gifts and tips given to servants and tradespeople
- Also known as
- St Stephen's Day
- Signature events
- Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Sydney to Hobart yacht race, nationwide sales
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Monday, December 28, 2026.
Is Boxing Day a day off in 2026?
Boxing Day is a national public holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Boxing Day 2026?
There are 54 days until Boxing Day 2026 (December 26, 2026) as of today.