Public Holiday
Australia
Australia
Christmas Day 2026
Friday 25 December 2026
64 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec 2026
63Days
14Hours
27Minutes
34Seconds
Quick answers
- When is Christmas Day 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday 25 December 2026 in Australia.
- How many days until Christmas Day 2026?
- 64 days from today (Thursday 22 October 2026).
- Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Australia?
- Yes. Christmas Day is a national public holiday in Australia.
- When is Christmas Day 2027?
- Christmas Day 2027 is on Saturday 25 December 2027.
About
Celebrated every year on 25 December.
Significance
Marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
How it is celebrated
- Midnight mass and church services
- Carol singing
- Decorated trees, stars and lights
- Gifts and family meals