Christmas Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 52
- Day of year
- 360
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Long-weekend planner
Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday in 2024, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, Christmas Day is on December 25, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Christmas Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Australia.
Christmas Day was on December 25, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Christmas Day in Australia is on December 25, 2025.
Other public holidays in Australia 2024
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 4
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 11
- Canberra DayMar 11
- Eight Hours DayMar 11
- Good FridayMar 29
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Mar 30
- Easter SundayMar 31
- Easter MondayApr 1
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 6
- Reconciliation DayMay 27
- Western Australia DayJun 3
- King's BirthdayJun 10
- Picnic DayAug 5
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 27
- Melbourne CupNov 5
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Christmas Day date for Australia 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays