Boxing Day
26 December each year
Boxing Day is observed on 26 December. It is associated with the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the Boxing Day Test cricket match, and post-Christmas sales. In South Australia, 26 December is known as Proclamation Day, marking the proclamation of the Province of South Australia in 1836. If Boxing Day falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is given.
Upcoming Dates
| Year | Actual Date | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, 26 December 2026 |
Monday, 28 December 2026
Mondayised |
| 2027 | Sunday, 26 December 2027 |
Tuesday, 28 December 2027
Mondayised |
When is it observed?
26 December each year
Other Holidays
- New Year's Day
- Australia Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Saturday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- ANZAC Day
- Christmas Day
- King's Birthday
- Bank Holiday
- Canberra Day
- Reconciliation Day
- Family & Community Day
- AFL Grand Final Friday
- Melbourne Cup Day
- Labour Day
- Royal Queensland Show
- Adelaide Cup
- Western Australia Day
- Eight Hours Day
- May Day
- Picnic Day