Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026 in Australia
There are 52 days until Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026 in Australia — Thursday, December 24, 2026.
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About Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026
Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026 falls on Thursday, December 24. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, December 25 off for a four-day weekend.
Christmas Eve is a part-day public holiday in Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory — the evening hours of December 24 count as holiday time, with penalty pay for anyone working. Elsewhere in Australia it is an ordinary workday.
Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
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Holidays after Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | National public holiday |
| 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
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Date rule
- December 24, evening hours only — a part-day public holiday
- Where observed
- Queensland (from 6 p.m.), South Australia and Northern Territory (from 7 p.m.)
- Legal status
- Part-day public holiday; ordinary workday elsewhere in Australia
- First introduced
- South Australia from 2012; Queensland added its version in 2019
- Weekend rule
- No substitute day — the holiday hours fall on whatever evening December 24 is
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) in 2026?
Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Is Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) a day off in 2026?
Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026?
There are 52 days until Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2026 (December 24, 2026) as of today.