Christmas Day Surcharge Guide
Christmas Day is a national public holiday. Restaurants that open will typically add a surcharge of 10–20% to your bill. In Adelaide, the average public holiday surcharge is 13.8%. Use the map below to check surcharges for restaurants near you before you book.
High surcharge
These Adelaide restaurants charge a public holiday surcharge on Christmas Day, added on top of menu prices. Rates are confirmed from restaurant menus.
PH 20%Rozelle'sSpringfield · Cafe · ★ 4.2
PH 20%Golden BoyAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.6- PH 15%The Original Pancake KitchenAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 3.9
- PH 15%Tony TomatoesNorth Adelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
- PH 15%Bread & BoneAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
- PH 15%ConcubineAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
- PH 15%Gaucho's Argentinian RestaurantAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
- PH 15%Gondola GondolaAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
- PH 15%La Trattoria Restaurant & Pizza BarAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 15%The Pantry On EgmontHawthorn · Cafe · ★ 4.7- PH 15%SOL RooftopAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4
- PH 15%NordburgerHindmarsh · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
- PH 15%Osteria OggiAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
- PH 15%ShoboshoAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 15%Saints KitchenSalisbury Plain · Restaurant · ★ 4.4- PH 12.5%Penfolds Magill Estate RestaurantRosslyn Park · Restaurant · ★ 4.6
- PH 10%Madame HanoiAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 10%Cafe Beach PitBrighton · Cafe · ★ 4.3- PH 10%Star of SiamAdelaide · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
- PH 10%Parwana Afghan KitchenTorrensville · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
PH 1.69%Alimentary EateryBrighton · Cafe · ★ 4.2
Frequently asked
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Adelaide?
Yes. Christmas 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 Christmas Day surcharge?
Most Adelaide restaurants charge between 10% and 20% on public holidays. The fairfare average across 21 tracked venues is 13.8%. Always check the menu or call ahead before you visit.
Is the Christmas 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