Australia Public Holidays 2028
Compare available official dates with clear estimate or incomplete-calendar warnings. NSW, VIC, WA do not yet have complete 2028 calendars.
Next national date
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
7
estimated national occasions
15
highest declared state total (SA, NT)
7
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
1 Jan New Year's Day (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, NT, ACT); 3 Jan New Year's Day (additional public holiday) (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, NT, ACT); 3 Jan New Year's Day (TAS)
New South Wales
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
12
declared
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
Victoria
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
13
declared
10
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
Queensland
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
13
declared
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
South Australia
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
15
declared
10
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
Western Australia
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
12
declared
10
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
Tasmania
New Year's Day · 3 Jan
9
declared
9
weekdays
5
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 3 Jan; Eight Hours Day 13 Mar
Northern Territory
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
15
declared
10
weekdays
6
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
Australian Capital Territory
New Year's Day · 1 Jan
14
declared
11
weekdays
7
breaks
State-only: New Year's Day 1 Jan; New Year's Day (additional public holiday) 3 Jan
National public holidays in 2028
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 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 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 2028?
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 2028?
Use the state cards on this page to open the 2028 public holiday guides for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT.
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