But for one detective, Christmas will come a day earlier.
For many Ipswichians work does not stop on public holidays, and Detective Sergeant Teina Middleditch from the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch will be clocking on early on December 25.
“It doesn’t bother me because I have done it for so many years and before I was in the police, I worked in hospitality so I’m used to working shift work and public holidays,” Sgt Middleditch said.
“Next year should be my year off and in my office if you work Christmas, you can have New Year’s off, so everyone has a turn.”