Australia Day 2026 Australia
Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January each year as a national public holiday.
National HolidayAustralia Day 2026 by State
| State | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| VICVictoria | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| QLDQueensland | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| SASouth Australia | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| WAWestern Australia | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| TASTasmania | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| NTNorthern Territory | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
History
Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. It has been observed on 26 January as a national holiday since 1994, though celebrations on this date date back to 1838.
How Australians Celebrate
Traditionally marked by barbecues, citizenship ceremonies, Australian of the Year announcements, and community events. The date has become the subject of ongoing national conversation, with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians observing it as a day of mourning.
Australia Day in Other Years
2024
26 Jan (Fri)
2025
26 Jan (Sun)
2026
26 Jan (Mon)
2027
26 Jan (Tue)