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 Brisbane, the average public holiday surcharge is 14.8%. Use the map below to check surcharges for restaurants near you before you book.
High surcharge
These Brisbane restaurants charge a public holiday surcharge on Christmas Day, added on top of menu prices. Rates are confirmed from restaurant menus.
PH 20%Goodtime Bistro - YUM CHA CHA CHAWest End · Bistro · ★ 4.7
PH 20%Olé RestaurantSouth Brisbane · Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 20%Joey'sKangaroo Point · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Groundhog SocialManly · Cafe · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Pawpaw CafeWoolloongabba · Restaurant · ★ 4.7
PH 20%Opa Bar & MezzeBrisbane City · Restaurant · ★ 4.8
PH 20%Olé RestaurantSouth Brisbane · Spanish Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 20%Vici Italian Restaurant Southbank BrisbaneSouth Brisbane · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Massimo Restaurant & BarBrisbane City · Restaurant · ★ 4.7
PH 20%LONGTIME DININGBrisbane City · Dim Sum Restaurant · ★ 4.8
PH 17.5%Sassafras of PaddingtonPaddington · Cafe · ★ 4.4
PH 16.5%Oh Boy, Bok Choy! Restaurant & BarStafford · Restaurant · ★ 4.8
PH 16.5%Farmhouse, Kedron CafeKedron · Cafe · ★ 4.7- PH 15%Norman HotelWoolloongabba · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
- PH 15%hôntôFortitude Valley · Restaurant · ★ 4.7
- PH 15%Mr Percival'sFortitude Valley · Restaurant · ★ 3.6
- PH 15%Blackbird Bar, Dining & EventsBrisbane City · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 15%Vapiano Albert LaneBrisbane City · Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.1
PH 15%Regatta HotelToowong · Pub · ★ 4.3
PH 15%Milky Lane NewsteadNewstead · Restaurant · ★ 4.8
PH 15%5 Boroughs AscotAscot · American Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 15%POPOLOSouth Brisbane · Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 15%Donna ChangBrisbane City · Restaurant · ★ 4.4- PH 15%Hellenika at The CalileFortitude Valley · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 15%The Barn on FlaxtonFlaxton · Cafe · ★ 4.8
Frequently asked
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Brisbane?
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 Brisbane restaurants charge between 10% and 20% on public holidays. The fairfare average across 79 tracked venues is 14.8%. 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