Public holidays in Australia 2026
6 nationwide public holidays in Australia in 2026, plus 21 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Australia 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 26 | Monday | Australia Day | - | Nationwide |
| March 2 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| March 9 | Monday | Canberra Day | - | Regional |
| March 9 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day | - | Regional |
| March 9 | Monday | Eight Hours Day | - | Regional |
| March 9 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | - | Nationwide |
| April 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Easter Eve | Regional |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | - | Regional |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | - | Nationwide |
| April 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day | - | Regional |
| April 27 | Monday | Anzac Day | - | Regional |
| April 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day | - | Regional |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day | - | Regional |
| May 4 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| June 1 | Monday | Reconciliation Day | - | Regional |
| June 1 | Monday | Western Australia Day | - | Regional |
| June 8 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Regional |
| August 3 | Monday | Picnic Day | - | Regional |
| September 25 | Friday | Friday before AFL Grand Final | - | Regional |
| September 28 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Regional |
| October 5 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| October 5 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Regional |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup | - | Regional |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | - | Nationwide |
| December 28 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Australia?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, New Year's Day, a Thursday.
- Is January 26, 2026 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Australia Day, a Monday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Good Friday, a Friday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Easter Monday, a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Christmas Day, a Friday.
- Is December 28, 2026 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day), a Monday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
6 nationwide public holidays, plus 21 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in Australia?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Australia?
Yes, 21 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
0 of the 6 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.