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Christmas Eve part-day public holiday (Australia)
A part-day public holiday on the evening of 24 December in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
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OrganiserFair Work Ombudsman
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Christmas Eve is a part-day public holiday from 7pm to midnight in South Australia and the Northern Territory, and from 6pm to midnight in Queensland.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 24 December 2026 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 24 December 2027 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 24 December 2028 | Australia | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- SafeWork SA: Public holidays
- NT Government: NT public and regional holidays
- Queensland Government: Public holidays
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2027 public holidays
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