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Boxing Day (Australia)
A public holiday on 26 December across Australia. In South Australia the day is observed as the Proclamation Day holiday.
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OrganiserFair Work Ombudsman
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in every state and territory, with an extra weekday holiday when it falls on a weekend. In South Australia the holiday on 26 December is the Proclamation Day holiday, although Proclamation Day itself is 28 December. Tasmania lists Boxing Day on the next weekday when 26 December is a weekend.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 26 December 2026 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 26 December 2027 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 26 December 2028 | Australia | Same date every year |
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