New Year's Day Surcharge Guide
New Year's Day is a national public holiday. Restaurants that open will typically add a surcharge of 10–20% to your bill. In Sydney, the average public holiday surcharge is 13.2%. Use the map below to check surcharges for restaurants near you before you book.
High surcharge
These Sydney restaurants charge a public holiday surcharge on New Year's Day, added on top of menu prices. Rates are confirmed from restaurant menus.
PH 25%Ocean Treasure Asian Dining CabramattaCabramatta · Asian Restaurant · ★ 4.6
PH 25%Universal SydneyDarlinghurst · Night Club · ★ 3.5
PH 20%Mamasaan Bondi - Japanese Cuisine Restaurant and Bar in Bondi BeachBondi Beach · Japanese Restaurant · ★ 4.5
PH 20%Blackwood BondiBondi Beach · Cafe · ★ 4.6
PH 20%Las Palmas ManlyManly · Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 20%The Boathouse Hotel PatongaPatonga · Pub · ★ 4.1
PH 20%GinaBarangaroo · Restaurant
PH 20%IL BARETTOPaddington · Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Barrenjoey House Palm BeachPalm Beach · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 20%The Mona SocialMona Vale · Restaurant · ★ 3.8
PH 20%Blackwood CronullaCronulla · Cafe · ★ 4.6
PH 20%Ramsgate Beach HouseRamsgate Beach · Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 20%THEECADarlinghurst · Cafe · ★ 4
PH 18.5%The Beach EaterySouth Curl Curl Beach · Cafe · ★ 3.9
PH 18%ApolloniaSydney · Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6
PH 17%Apéritif & Co.Summer Hill · Wine Bar · ★ 4.8
PH 15%Bennie’s Cafe · BistroThe Rocks · Restaurant · ★ 4
PH 15%Belly BaoNewtown · Asian Restaurant · ★ 4.5
PH 15%Mamak ChatswoodChatswood · Malaysian Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 15%Betty's Burgers Market StSydney · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 15%a’MareBarangaroo · Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.1
PH 15%HappyfieldHaberfield · Diner · ★ 4.7
PH 15%Left of FieldRhodes · Cafe · ★ 4.2
PH 15%Fortress SydneyChippendale · Bar · ★ 4.7
PH 15%Machiavelli Ristorante ItalianoSydney · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
Frequently asked
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Sydney?
Yes. New Year's 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 New Year's Day surcharge?
Most Sydney restaurants charge between 10% and 20% on public holidays. The fairfare average across 1163 tracked venues is 13.2%. Always check the menu or call ahead before you visit.
Is the New Year's 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