Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2027 in Australia
There are 417 days until Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2027 in Australia — Friday, December 24, 2027.
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About Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2027
Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2027 falls on Friday, December 24. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, December 26.
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) 2027
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in December 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | National public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Boxing 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
- Friday, December 24, 2027
- 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 2027?
Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2027 is on Friday, December 24, 2027.
Is Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) a day off in 2027?
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) 2027?
There are 417 days until Christmas Eve (part-day public holiday) 2027 (December 24, 2027) as of today.