Holidays in December 2026
9 holidays
21
Dec
Monday
December Solstice
24
Dec
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland
24
Dec
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
25
Dec
Friday
Christmas Day
26
Dec
Saturday
Boxing Day
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
26
Dec
Saturday
Proclamation Day
South Australia
28
Dec
Monday
Boxing Day Holiday
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
28
Dec
Monday
Proclamation Day Holiday
South Australia
31
Dec
Thursday
New Year's Eve
Northern Territory, South Australia
About These Holidays
Australia observes 8 holidays in December 2026. Learn more about each observance below.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of December Solstice.
| 21 Dec Monday | Observance |
| Christmas Eve
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Christmas Eve.
| 24 Dec Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Christmas Day.
| 25 Dec Friday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Boxing Day.
| 26 Dec Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Proclamation Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Proclamation Day.
| 26 Dec Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day Holiday
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Boxing Day Holiday.
| 28 Dec Monday | Public Holiday |
| Proclamation Day Holiday
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Proclamation Day Holiday.
| 28 Dec Monday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Eve
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of New Year's Eve.
| 31 Dec Thursday | Public Holiday |