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Australia Public Holidays 2026

State-by-state public holiday dates for 2026, including national holidays, substitute dates, and quick links to each state calendar.

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National holiday dates

8

States and territories covered

7

Max long weekends in a state

2026 State Guides

NSW

14 holidays

New South Wales

7 long weekends and 251 working days in 2026.

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VIC

14 holidays

Victoria

6 long weekends and 251 working days in 2026.

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QLD

13 holidays

Queensland

6 long weekends and 252 working days in 2026.

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SA

14 holidays

South Australia

7 long weekends and 251 working days in 2026.

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WA

14 holidays

Western Australia

7 long weekends and 251 working days in 2026.

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TAS

13 holidays

Tasmania

6 long weekends and 252 working days in 2026.

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NT

13 holidays

Northern Territory

6 long weekends and 252 working days in 2026.

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ACT

14 holidays

Australian Capital Territory

7 long weekends and 251 working days in 2026.

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National Public Holidays in 2026

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
26 Jan 2026MondayAustralia Day
3 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
4 Apr 2026SaturdayEaster Saturday
5 Apr 2026SundayEaster Sunday
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
25 Apr 2026SaturdayAnzac Day
27 Apr 2026MondayAnzac Day (observed)
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 Dec 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
28 Dec 2026MondayBoxing Day (observed)

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