Christmas Day 2026 in Australia
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 in Australia — Friday, December 25, 2026.
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About Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, December 27.
Christmas Day, December 25, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory — but it falls at the height of summer, so Australians celebrate with beach trips and backyard barbecues as often as roast dinners. When it lands on a weekend, an extra weekday holiday is added.
Christmas Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Dec 27 |
Holidays after Christmas Day 2026
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- 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)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing 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
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Date rule
- December 25; extra weekday holiday (Monday or Tuesday) when it falls on a weekend
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all Australian states and territories
- Season
- Southern Hemisphere summer — beach weather, school vacation
- Signature traditions
- Carols by Candlelight, seafood lunches, backyard barbecues, beach cricket
- Carols by Candlelight since
- 1938, first organized in Melbourne by Norman Banks
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is Christmas Day a day off in 2026?
Christmas Day is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Christmas Day 2026?
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 (December 25, 2026) as of today.