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
Christmas Day · 25 Dec
6
national holiday dates
15
highest state total (SA, NT, ACT)
8
best long-weekend run (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
3 Aug Bank Holiday (NSW); 3 Aug Picnic Day (NT); 28 Sept King's Birthday (WA)
New South Wales
NSWBank Holiday · 3 Aug
14
holidays
10
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Easter Saturday 4 Apr; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
Victoria
VICMelbourne Cup Day · 3 Nov
13
holidays
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 9 Mar; Easter Saturday 4 Apr
Queensland
QLDKing's Birthday · 5 Oct
13
holidays
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Easter Saturday 4 Apr; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
South Australia
SALabour Day · 5 Oct
15
holidays
11
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Adelaide Cup Day 9 Mar; Easter Saturday 4 Apr
Western Australia
WAKing's Birthday · 28 Sept
13
holidays
10
weekdays
7
breaks
State-only: Labour Day 2 Mar; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
Tasmania
TASChristmas Day · 25 Dec
10
holidays
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: Eight Hours Day 9 Mar; Easter Tuesday 7 Apr
Northern Territory
NTPicnic Day · 3 Aug
15
holidays
11
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: Easter Saturday 4 Apr; Easter Sunday 5 Apr
Australian Capital Territory
ACTLabour Day · 5 Oct
15
holidays
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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |