No — it's a working day right across Australia.
Not one of the eight states or territories has a public holiday today. The next nationwide holiday is below.
Tuesday 13 October 2026
What about each state?
Coming up nationwide
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
Boxing Day
Mon, 28 Dec · 76 days
Why the answer isn't the same everywhere
Australia has no single national list of public holidays. Six days — New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day — are observed everywhere, but each state and territory gazettes its own calendar on top of that.
So “is today a public holiday?” can be yes in one state and no in the one next door. Choose your state above for a verdict scoped to exactly where you are.
Common questions
Is today a public holiday anywhere in Australia?
No. As of Tuesday 13 October 2026, it isn't a public holiday in any Australian state or territory. The next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026. Australia has no single national holiday list beyond a shared core, so choose your state for a verdict scoped to exactly where you are.
Do public holidays mean penalty rates?
Usually. Employees who work on a gazetted public holiday are generally entitled to public-holiday penalty rates under the relevant award or agreement, and many are entitled to the day off on full pay. Exact entitlements depend on your award.
Why is it a public holiday in some states and not others?
Because each state and territory legislates its own public holidays. Shared days such as Labour Day and the King's Birthday are scheduled independently, so the same holiday can fall months apart — or a state can have one its neighbours don't.
What counts as “today” on this page?
The verdict is worked out from the current date and refreshes automatically, so you always see today's answer rather than a fixed date.
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