Maritime Holidays

Australia Port Holidays & Shipping Closures

Holidays that affect shipping in Australia: Christmas Period, Australia Day. Port and customs closures, and planning advice.

Country
Australia
Holidays listed
2

These holidays can affect port, customs, and trucking operations in Australia. Plan bookings and cargo cut-offs around them, and confirm exact dates with your carrier or local agent.

Christmas Period

Christmas Day and Boxing Day public holidays. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Clear cargo before Dec 20. Australian summer holiday period.

  • Dec 25 and Dec 26 are public holidays
  • Many take additional leave through New Year
  • Ports closed both days
  • Reduced operations Dec 24 - Jan 3

Australia Day

National day public holiday. Impact: medium; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Plan for single day closure. Falls during summer vacation period.

  • National public holiday
  • If falls on weekend, Monday is holiday
  • Ports closed

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Frequently asked questions

Which holidays affect shipping in Australia?

Christmas Period, Australia Day

Do ports close in Australia during holidays?

Christmas Period: ports closed; Australia Day: ports closed