Northern Territory Public Holidays
All public holidays in Northern Territory (NT) for 2026. Beyond the national holidays, Northern Territory observes Picnic Day and May Day.
Next public holiday in NT
Christmas Eve
Thursday 24 December 2026
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Public holidays and listed dates
Working-day calculations exclude full-day statewide holidays only. Part-day, restricted-sector and regional holidays are not deducted for the whole state.
Regional and local public holidays
These dates apply only in the listed locality or region. Check your council or employer before relying on them.
Alice Springs Show Day
Alice Springs
Tennant Creek Show Day
Tennant Creek
Katherine Show Day
Katherine
Darwin Show Day
Darwin
Borroloola Show Day
Borroloola
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Northern Territory have in 2026?
Northern Territory has 15 declared statewide public holidays in 2026. Of the declared holidays, 11 fall on weekdays.
How many long weekends are there in Northern Territory in 2026?
Northern Territory has 6 long weekends in 2026. These occur when public holidays fall adjacent to regular weekends, giving you 3 or more consecutive days off.
How many working days are there in Northern Territory in 2026?
There are 252 working days in Northern Territory in 2026, after excluding weekends and full-day statewide public holidays. Regional, part-day and restricted-sector dates are not deducted statewide.
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