Boxing Day 2027 in Australia
There are 419 days until Boxing Day 2027 in Australia — Sunday, December 26, 2027.
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About Boxing Day 2027
Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday, December 26. Because that is a Sunday, the substitute day is Tuesday, December 28, and that is the day offices close. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, December 27 off for a four-day weekend.
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 |
Other holidays in December 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | National public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Proclamation Day | State/territory holiday |
| Dec 31 | Fri | New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, December 26, 2027
- Observed
- Tuesday, December 28, 2027
- 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 2027?
Boxing Day 2027 is on Sunday, December 26, 2027. Because that is a Sunday, it is observed on Tuesday, December 28, 2027.
Is Boxing Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 419 days until Boxing Day 2027 (December 26, 2027) as of today.