Public holidays
Christmas Island: 14 public holiday dates in 2026 (14 days off) and 18 in 2027 (18 days off), with 249 working days in 2026 and 249 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | 2026-W05 | Australia Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 17 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Wednesday 18 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Monday 16 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Friday 20 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | 2026-W17 | ANZAC Day | Yes |
| Monday 27 April 2026 | 2026-W18 | ANZAC Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 27 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Monday 5 October 2026 | 2026-W41 | Territory Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 2027-W04 | Australia Day | Yes |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | 2027-W05 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Sunday 7 February 2027 | 2027-W05 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Monday 8 February 2027 | 2027-W06 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 February 2027 | 2027-W06 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Monday 15 March 2027 | 2027-W11 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | 2027-W16 | ANZAC Day | Yes |
| Monday 26 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | ANZAC Day | Yes |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Monday 4 October 2027 | 2027-W40 | Territory Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Sunday 26 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 27 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday 20 March 2026 | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | −11 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Labor Day | Monday 16 March 2026 | Monday 15 March 2027 | −1 day |
| Territory Day | Monday 5 October 2026 | Monday 4 October 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Q1 | 58 | 57 | −1 |
| Q2 | 62 | 63 | +1 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Year | 249 | 249 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788. It is an official public holiday in every Australian state and territory, with community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies. Some people observe it as Invasion Day, Survival Day or a Day of Mourning, and its date is debated.
At work: Mention with care. For some colleagues it is a day for family and barbecues, for others it is not a celebration at all. "Enjoy the day off" is the safest greeting.
The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.
At work: Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.
Labour Day on Christmas Island is held on a Monday in March, rather than on 1 May.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
Marks 25 April 1915, the first engagement of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in the Gallipoli campaign. It honours everyone who has served. There are dawn services, marches, memorial services and two minutes of silence.
At work: Fine to mention, with respect. It is a solemn day, so "Happy ANZAC Day" doesn't fit.
Eid al-Adha, the "festival of the sacrifice", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.
At work: Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.
The first Monday in October is Territory Day, a public holiday on Christmas Island.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.
At work: Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.
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