Christmas Day 2026 — Australia
25 December 2026 · Friday
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What is Christmas Day?
Christmas Day has a nominal date of 25 December and is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. Any officially published additional weekday is stored separately.
The page distinguishes the actual calendar date from additional public holidays created by weekend provisions. This matters in 2027, when the national additional day appears on Monday 27 December.
Australia-wide scope is based on all eight jurisdictional lists, not merely on the holiday's national familiarity.
- Applies in:
- Australia-wide
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thursday | 25 December 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Friday | 25 December 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Saturday | 25 December 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Christmas Day 2026?
- In 2026, Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2026 (Friday).
- Is Christmas Day Australia-wide?
- Yes. It is listed in all eight jurisdictions.
- Can Christmas create an additional weekday holiday?
- Yes. When governments publish one, it appears as a separate additional-day entry.
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
- SafeWork SA — Public holidays
- WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays
- ACT Government — Public holidays
- Northern Territory Government — NT public holidays