Boxing Day in Australia
Saturday, December 26, 2026 ยท Australia/Sydney ยท Public holiday
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When is Boxing Day in Australia in 2026?
Boxing Day in Australia is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 (Australia/Sydney). As of October 14, 2026, thatโs 73 days ยท about 10 weeks ยท about 2 months. It falls on a Saturday.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes โ Boxing Day is a public holiday in Australia. Because Saturday, December 26, 2026 falls on a weekend, Monday, December 28, 2026 is an additional day off.
Days off for Boxing Day 2026 in Australia
- Saturday, December 26, 2026Public holiday
- Monday, December 28, 2026Additional day off
How Australia celebrates
Boxing Day is a public holiday and one of Australiaโs great sporting days โ the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.