What are the Australia public holidays for 2028?

Australia’s 2028 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 state guides above for the exact 2028 dates that apply where you live or work.

Do all states have the same public holidays in 2028?

No. The national dates are shared, but states and territories also have their own holidays such as Adelaide Cup Day in South Australia, Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria, Bank Holiday in NSW, and Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane.

Where can I see NSW, VIC or QLD public holidays for 2028?

Use the state cards on this page to open the 2028 public holiday pages for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT.

Australia Public Holidays 2028

State-by-state public holiday dates for 2028, including national holidays, substitute dates, and quick links to each state calendar.

National holiday dates

States and territories covered

Max long weekends in a state

2028 State Guides

NSW

11 holidays

New South Wales

4 long weekends and 252 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

VIC

12 holidays

Victoria

4 long weekends and 251 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

QLD

12 holidays

Queensland

4 long weekends and 251 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

SA

12 holidays

South Australia

5 long weekends and 251 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

WA

10 holidays

Western Australia

5 long weekends and 251 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

TAS

13 holidays

Tasmania

5 long weekends and 249 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

NT

12 holidays

Northern Territory

5 long weekends and 251 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

ACT

12 holidays

Australian Capital Territory

5 long weekends and 251 working days in 2028.

Public holidays Calendar

National Public Holidays in 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
26 Jan 2028	Wednesday	Australia Day
14 Apr 2028	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr 2028	Tuesday	Anzac Day
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2028	Tuesday	Boxing Day

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Australia Public Holidays 2028

2028 State Guides

NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

WA

TAS

NT

ACT

National Public Holidays in 2028

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