🇦🇺 Public Holidays in Australia 2026
Australia has 26 public and regional holidays in 2026. The next nationwide holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (in 62 days).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia Day Public holiday | Australia Day | Nationwide |
| March 2, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day Public holiday | Labour Day | Some regions (WA) |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day Public holiday | Adelaide Cup Day | Some regions (SA) |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Canberra Day Public holiday | Canberra Day | Some regions (ACT) |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Eight Hours Day Public holiday | Eight Hours Day | Some regions (TAS) |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day Public holiday | Labour Day | Some regions (VIC) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday Public holiday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Holy Saturday Public holiday | Easter Eve | Some regions (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC) |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday Public holiday | Easter Sunday | Some regions (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA) |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Public holiday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day Public holiday | Anzac Day | Some regions (SA, TAS, VIC) |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Anzac Day Public holiday | Anzac Day | Some regions (NSW, ACT, WA) |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day Public holiday | Labour Day | Some regions (QLD) |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | May Day Public holiday | May Day | Some regions (NT) |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Reconciliation Day Public holiday | Reconciliation Day | Some regions (ACT) |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Western Australia Day Public holiday | Western Australia Day | Some regions (WA) |
| June 8, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday Public holiday | King's Birthday | Some regions (ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC) |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Picnic Day Public holiday | Picnic Day | Some regions (NT) |
| September 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday before AFL Grand Final Public holiday | Friday before AFL Grand Final | Some regions (VIC) |
| September 28, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday Public holiday | King's Birthday | Some regions (WA) |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday Public holiday | King's Birthday | Some regions (QLD) |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day Public holiday | Labour Day | Some regions (ACT, NSW, SA) |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Public holiday | Melbourne Cup | Some regions (VIC) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day Public holiday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.