Picnic Day 2026 Australia

Picnic Day is a public holiday unique to the Northern Territory, held on the first Monday of August. It was originally intended as a day for community picnics and outdoor recreation.

True to its name, Picnic Day is one of the more relaxed public holidays on the Australian calendar. Many Territorians spend the day outdoors, with community events, markets, and picnics at local parks and reserves. The Harts Range annual sports carnival in Central Australia has traditionally been held on Picnic Day.