Boxing Day in Australia
Boxing Day on 26 December is a national public holiday, often extending the Christmas break.
Boxing Day 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 2024 | Thursday | Boxing Day | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT |
Boxing Day 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 2025 | Friday | Boxing Day | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT |
Boxing Day 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT |
Other holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Boxing Day 2024 falls on Thursday 26 December 2024.