Boxing Day 2026 Australia

Boxing Day on 26 December originated as a day when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts from their employers. In Australia, it has evolved into the biggest shopping day of the year, with major sales across retail and online.

The Boxing Day sales are an institution in Australian retail, with shoppers queuing before dawn at major department stores. It's also the start of the Boxing Day Test cricket match at the MCG in Melbourne, drawing crowds of over 70,000 and watched by millions on television.