Boxing Day 2026 — Australia
26 December 2026 · Saturday
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What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is listed on 26 December in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory. South Australia calls its 26 December holiday Proclamation Day, while Tasmania can require separate handling.
The calendar does not label this key Australia-wide because the official names and year-specific treatment differ. South Australia's event and Tasmania's 2027 entry have their own pages.
Where weekend rules generate an additional weekday, that date is stored separately so 26 December remains visible.
- Applies in:
- state/territory (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory)
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday | 26 December 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Saturday | 26 December 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Sunday | 26 December 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Boxing Day 2026?
- In 2026, Boxing Day falls on 26 December 2026 (Saturday).
- Why is South Australia not included under Boxing Day?
- Its official 26 December entry is named Proclamation Day and is recorded separately.
- Can Boxing Day have an additional public holiday?
- Yes. The calendar adds a separate event when the jurisdictional sources publish one.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026