Australian Public Holidays

Every state and territory observes the shared national holidays — such as New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day, listed in full above — and then adds its own, like Labour Day, the King's Birthday and local show or cup days. The exact number varies by state and territory; the state list above shows each one's current count. See each state's page for its full list.

The ACT typically has the most, helped by extras like Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day, followed closely by Victoria, the Northern Territory and South Australia. Tasmania usually has the fewest. The state list above shows each state's current count.

Yes — the King's Birthday is a public holiday in every state and territory, but the date is not the same everywhere. Most states observe it in June, while Queensland and Western Australia hold it later in the year. Check your state's page for the exact date.

No. As of Tuesday 29 September 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. Because state holidays fall on different dates, open your state's page for the answer specific to where you live.