When australians celebrate christmas on december 25 it is during summer vacation. If christmas day falls on a weekend then the next working day after 25 december is observed as a public holiday. Christmas At The Beach In Australia Otago Daily Times Online News Stores are mostly open over the rest of the. Christmas day australia . Australia is the land down under where the seasons are opposite to americans. In australia both christmas day and the day after are public holidays. People come together at night to light candles and sing christmas carols outside. Many people even if they are not christian give each other gifts prepare special meals and decorate their homes at this time of year. In australia christmas day is a national public holiday. Christmas in australia coincides with summer which means our traditions although inspired by european customs have been altered to suit the climate. On this day over tw...