Christmas Day Public Holiday

The Christmas Day Public Holiday falls on Wednesday 25 December, 2024. The University will be closed over this time, as it falls over the University Shutdown period. The University will return to service on Thursday, 2 January 2025.

About Christmas Day

Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries, and is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season surrounding it.

SUPPORT OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD

Christmas can be a challenging time for many people, and if you're feeling like you need to reach out to speak with someone over the holiday break, please review some of the many support services available across Canberra over the holidays.

Service	Description	Contact
	24-hour emergency assistance (police, fire, ambulance)	000 or 112 (GSM mobiles)
	Police service where there is no immediate danger	131 444
	24-hour mental health emergency access & support	1800 629 354 or 6205 1065
ANU Wellbeing and Support Line	Available 24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays	Phone 1300 050 327 or text 0488 884 170
	24-hour telephone counselling and crisis support	13 11 14
	24-hour crisis line for people aged 5-25 years	1800 551 800
	24-hour crisis counselling and call back	1300 659 467
	24-hour domestic violence crisis assistance	6280 0900
	24-hour national sexual assault & domestic violence crisis counselling line	1800 737 732
	Provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.	1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight, Monday - Sunday).
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre	Provides free crisis lines, counselling, advocacy and community education for people who have experienced any form of sexual abuse.	(02) 6247 2525 0488 586 517 (SMS only) (7am - 11pm)
	24-hour telephone counselling & support for men	1300 78 99 78
	24-hour medical & health advice line staffed by registered nurses	1800 022 222 or 6207 7777
	24-hour advice by medical professionals on acute or chronic poisoning	131 126