Australia Public Holidays 2026
Compare every state and territory in one place, then jump into the exact calendar for the state you live in, work in, or are planning leave around.
Next national date
Anzac Day · 25 Apr
8
national holiday dates
14
highest state total (NSW, WA, ACT)
7
best long-weekend run (NSW, WA, ACT)
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Scan the headline numbers, then open the exact calendar for the state or territory that applies to you.
State-only dates to watch
27 Apr Anzac Day (observed) (NSW, WA, ACT); 4 May Labour Day (QLD); 25 May Reconciliation Day (ACT)
New South Wales
NSWAnzac Day · 25 Apr
14
holidays
10
weekdays
7
breaks
State-only: Anzac Day (observed) 27 Apr; King's Birthday 8 June
Victoria
VICAnzac Day · 25 Apr
13
holidays
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 9 Mar; King's Birthday 8 June
Queensland
QLDAnzac Day · 25 Apr
12
holidays
8
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 4 May; King's Birthday 5 Oct
South Australia
SAAnzac Day · 25 Apr
13
holidays
9
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Adelaide Cup Day 9 Mar; King's Birthday 8 June
Western Australia
WAAnzac Day · 25 Apr
14
holidays
10
weekdays
7
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 2 Mar; Anzac Day (observed) 27 Apr
Tasmania
TASAnzac Day · 25 Apr
12
holidays
8
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 9 Mar; King's Birthday 8 June
Northern Territory
NTAnzac Day · 25 Apr
12
holidays
8
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: King's Birthday 8 June; Picnic Day 3 Aug
Australian Capital Territory
ACTAnzac Day · 25 Apr
14
holidays
10
weekdays
7
breaks
State-only: Anzac Day (observed) 27 Apr; Reconciliation Day 25 May
National public holidays in 2026
These are the dates that apply across every Australian state and territory for the selected year, including observed substitute dates where they appear in the dataset.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |