Boxing Day is a massive public holiday in Australia, and the best thing about being in Melbourne is that there are so many ways to spend the day.
Melbournians consider Boxing Day to be one of the best days of the year because of sporting events, cinema releases, shopping sprees, and family BBQs.
Boxing Day Australia 2024, Sales, Test Series & Public Holiday Opening Hours
Many shops open earlier than usual and remain open late to allow shoppers to cash in on the sales. Some must-visit places for the best Boxing Day sales include DFO Moorabbin, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Highpoint Shopping Centre, Westfield Southland, Doncaster Shopping Town and Eastland Shopping Centre.
Sports lovers should head to the MCG for the Boxing Day Test. Aussie fans and many other enthusiastic cricket fans worldwide enjoy this iconic game. The test match is part of the 5-match Ashes series with England every four years.
For cinema lovers, head to the movies and catch the biggest blockbusters of the year, released on Boxing Day.
Boxing Day is the busiest day at the movies. Millions of dollars are spent catching new releases, and many world premieres are scheduled for this day.
After a busy Christmas Day, Australians often spend Boxing Day having a backyard BBQ or heading down to the beach for relaxation. Although Boxing Day is a public holiday, most shops will be open, and public transport will run on a Sunday timetable.
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