Australia Public Holidays 2026
Compare every state and territory in one place, then open the verified calendar for the state you live in, work in, or are planning leave around.
Next national date
Christmas Day · 25 Dec
7
national holiday occasions
15
highest declared state total (SA, NT, ACT)
8
best long-weekend run (ACT)
Choose a state guide
Scan the headline numbers, then open the exact calendar for the state or territory that applies to you.
State-only dates to watch
5 Oct Labour Day (NSW, SA, ACT); 5 Oct King's Birthday (QLD); 3 Nov Melbourne Cup Day (VIC)
New South Wales
Labour Day · 5 Oct
13
declared
9
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Easter Saturday 4 Apr; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
Victoria
Melbourne Cup Day · 3 Nov
14
declared
10
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 9 Mar; Easter Saturday 4 Apr
Queensland
King's Birthday · 5 Oct
13
declared
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Easter Saturday 4 Apr; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
South Australia
Labour Day · 5 Oct
15
declared
11
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Adelaide Cup Day 9 Mar; Easter Saturday 4 Apr
Western Australia
Christmas Day · 25 Dec
13
declared
10
weekdays
7
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 2 Mar; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
Tasmania
Christmas Day · 25 Dec
9
declared
8
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Eight Hours Day 9 Mar; King's Birthday 8 June
Northern Territory
Christmas Eve · 24 Dec
15
declared
11
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Easter Saturday 4 Apr; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
Australian Capital Territory
Labour Day · 5 Oct
15
declared
11
weekdays
8
breaks
State-only: Canberra Day 9 Mar; Easter Saturday 4 Apr
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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Australia public holidays for 2026?
Australia’s 2026 public holidays vary by state, but every state and territory observes dates such as New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Christmas Day. Use the national table for the shared dates, then open a state guide above for the exact calendar that applies where you live or work.
Do all states have the same public holidays in 2026?
No. The shared national dates are only part of the picture. States and territories also have their own declared public holidays, such as Adelaide Cup Day in South Australia, Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria and Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane. NSW also lists a Bank Holiday date, but it is not a declared public holiday and has limited banking and financial-institution scope.
Where can I see NSW, VIC or QLD public holidays for 2026?
Use the state cards on this page to open the 2026 public holiday guides for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT.
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