Boxing Day Surcharge Guide
Boxing Day is a national public holiday. Restaurants that open will typically add a surcharge of 10–20% to your bill. In Perth, the average public holiday surcharge is 14.2%. Use the map below to check surcharges for restaurants near you before you book.
High surcharge
These Perth restaurants charge a public holiday surcharge on Boxing Day, added on top of menu prices. Rates are confirmed from restaurant menus.
PH 25%Goody Two'sPerth · Bar · ★ 4.2
PH 20%Little Bay Bar & EateryWatermans Bay · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Little LaikaKarrinyup · Cafe · ★ 4.4
PH 18%Fraser's RestaurantKings Park · Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 17.5%Coventry PavilionMorley · Gastropub · ★ 3.5- PH 15%Bathers Beach HouseFremantle · Restaurant · ★ 4.1
PH 15%GarumPerth · Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.1- PH 15%7 Grams Restaurant Vic ParkVictoria Park · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
PH 15%The GlobePerth · Bar · ★ 4.4- PH 15%Little Creatures Brewery, FremantleFremantle · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
- PH 15%The Lucky ShagPerth · Restaurant · ★ 4.1
- PH 15%The ShorehouseSwanbourne · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
- PH 15%Tonic + GingerFremantle · Restaurant · ★ 4.7
PH 15%The ReveleyPerth · Bar · ★ 3.6
PH 15%TGI Fridays CarouselCannington · American Restaurant · ★ 4.1- PH 15%Kailis Fishmarket CafeFremantle · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
- PH 15%Durty Nelly's Irish PubPerth · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
- PH 15%Victoria Park HotelVictoria Park · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 15%Cleopatra ScarboroughScarborough · Restaurant · ★ 4.1
PH 15%TheCray Seafood & Grill Restaurant, BelmontBelmont · Seafood Restaurant · ★ 4.6
PH 15%Coogee CommonCoogee · Restaurant · ★ 4.3- PH 15%Market GroundsPerth · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 15%Samuels on MillPerth · Australian Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 15%C Restaurant in the SkyPerth · Restaurant · ★ 4.4- PH 15%Varsity NorthbridgeNorthbridge · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
Frequently asked
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Perth?
Yes. Boxing Day is a national public holiday observed across all Australian states and territories. Restaurants that trade on this day are permitted to charge a public holiday surcharge.
How much is a typical Boxing Day surcharge?
Most Perth restaurants charge between 10% and 20% on public holidays. The fairfare average across 200 tracked venues is 14.2%. Always check the menu or call ahead before you visit.
Is the Boxing Day surcharge legal?
Yes. Weekend and public holiday surcharges are legal in Australia, provided they are displayed on the menu. Card surcharges are being banned from October 2026, but public holiday surcharges remain legal.
How accurate is this data?
Surcharge information is sourced from restaurant menus and may not reflect recent changes. Always confirm with the venue before your visit.
Data is based on fairfare's existing restaurant database and may not accurately reflect current surcharge policies. Always confirm with the venue before your visit.
Check surcharges on the map