Proclamation Day
Regional public holiday in Australia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 December | Saturday | Regional |
| 2026 | 28 December | Monday | Proclamation Day (observed) Observed day off for Proclamation Day (Sat 26 Dec) |
| 2027 | 26 December | Sunday | Regional |
| 2027 | 28 December | Tuesday | Proclamation Day (observed) Observed day off for Proclamation Day (Sun 26 Dec) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
South Australia.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Australia it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Canberra around 26 December: high 27°C (81°F), low 13°C (55°F), rain on 31% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Canberra. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 26 December in Canberra: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.