Boxing Day (additional public holiday) 2026 — Australia
28 December 2026 · Monday
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What is Boxing Day (additional public holiday)?
This entry is an additional Boxing Day public holiday generated by weekend provisions in the jurisdictions listed for the selected year. It does not replace the 26 December event.
The applicable jurisdictions are stored explicitly because South Australia uses Proclamation Day and Tasmania's treatment can differ from the other states and territories.
For 2026 the additional day covers NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory; another year must be read from its own official list.
- Applies in:
- state/territory (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory)
Additional public holiday because the holiday fell on a weekend; the actual day is also listed.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday | 28 December 2026 | Movable |
| 2027 | Tuesday | 28 December 2027 | Movable |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Boxing Day (additional public holiday) 2026?
- In 2026, Boxing Day (additional public holiday) falls on 28 December 2026 (Monday).
- Is an additional Boxing Day the same as 26 December?
- No. It is a separate weekday public holiday published in addition to the nominal date.
- Does it cover every jurisdiction?
- Not automatically. The page uses the jurisdiction scope published for the selected year.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026
- NSW Government — Public holidays
- Business Victoria — Victorian public holidays
- Queensland Government — Public holidays
- Government of Western Australia — Public holidays in Western Australia
- WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays
- ACT Government — Public holidays
- Northern Territory Government — NT public holidays