Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year, marking yet another long weekend over the festive period.
It’s crunch time for retailers, but as shopping centres turn on last-minute late night shopping events and Boxing Day sales, it’s important for all businesses to know which dates and times are classified as public holidays in their states.
This year will also be the first time new public holiday penalty rates will apply at Christmas to a variety of awards after the Fair Work Commission made changes to loading levels for those in retail, pharmacy and hospitality this year. Find out what the new rates mean for your staff with this guide from the Fair Work Ombudsman.
The following dates are considered public holidays in these each state, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman:
Australian Capital Territory
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
New South Wales
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Northern Territory
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve: from 7:00pm until midnight, this is considered a public holiday and staff should be paid as such.
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Sunday, December 31, New Year’s Eve: from 7:00pm until midnight
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Queensland
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
South Australia
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve: from 7:00pm until midnight
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day/Proclamation Day
Sunday, December 31, New Year’s Eve: from 7:00pm until midnight
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Tasmania
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Victoria
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Western Australia
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, Boxing Day
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
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