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Public Holidays in Australia 2026

26 public and regional holidays observed across Australia in 2026.

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Australia's public holiday calendar is a patchwork of national dates — like Australia Day, ANZAC Day, and Christmas — layered with state and territory-specific holidays such as Labour Day, King's Birthday, and the Melbourne Cup, which are only observed in certain states. Because holidays are set by each state and territory government, the total number of public holidays a worker gets can differ significantly depending on where in Australia they live. Below is the complete 2026 calendar, including national holidays and the major state observances.

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Full 2026 Calendar
DateDayHolidayObserved
January 1, 2026 Thursday New Year's Day National
January 26, 2026 Monday Australia Day National
March 2, 2026 Monday Labour Day AU-WA
March 9, 2026 Monday Canberra Day AU-ACT
March 9, 2026 Monday Adelaide Cup Day AU-SA
March 9, 2026 Monday Eight Hours Day AU-TAS
March 9, 2026 Monday Labour Day AU-VIC
April 3, 2026 Friday Good Friday National
April 4, 2026 Saturday Easter EveHoly Saturday AU-ACT, AU-NSW, AU-NT, AU-QLD, AU-SA, AU-VIC
April 5, 2026 Sunday Easter Sunday AU-ACT, AU-NSW, AU-NT, AU-QLD, AU-SA, AU-VIC, AU-WA
April 6, 2026 Monday Easter Monday National
April 25, 2026 Saturday Anzac Day AU-SA, AU-TAS, AU-VIC, AU-NT, AU-QLD
April 27, 2026 Monday Anzac Day AU-NSW, AU-ACT, AU-WA
May 4, 2026 Monday May Day AU-NT
May 4, 2026 Monday Labour Day AU-QLD
June 1, 2026 Monday Reconciliation Day AU-ACT
June 1, 2026 Monday Western Australia Day AU-WA
June 8, 2026 Monday King's Birthday AU-ACT, AU-NSW, AU-NT, AU-SA, AU-TAS, AU-VIC
August 3, 2026 Monday Picnic Day AU-NT
September 25, 2026 Friday Friday before AFL Grand Final AU-VIC
September 28, 2026 Monday King's Birthday AU-WA
October 5, 2026 Monday Labour Day AU-ACT, AU-NSW, AU-SA
October 5, 2026 Monday King's Birthday AU-QLD
November 3, 2026 Tuesday Melbourne Cup AU-VIC
December 25, 2026 Friday Christmas Day National
December 28, 2026 Monday Boxing DaySt. Stephen's Day National
What Each Holiday Means
January 1, 2026Thursday
New Year's Day
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked with fireworks, family gatherings, and a fresh start after the festive season.
January 26, 2026Monday
Australia Day
Marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove, observed with citizenship ceremonies and community events nationwide.
April 3, 2026Friday
Good Friday
A Christian observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, held on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
April 6, 2026Monday
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday, traditionally used to extend the Easter weekend into a four-day break.
December 25, 2026Friday
Christmas Day
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the biggest family holiday of the year across much of the world.
December 28, 2026Monday
Boxing Day
A traditional post-Christmas rest day, historically associated with giving to servants and the needy.

Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in Australia — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.