Victoria Public Holidays 2026
14 declared public holidays, 6 long weekends and 251 working days in Victoria (VIC) for 2026.
Public holidays and listed dates, Victoria 2026
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.
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday
Moyne Shire
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday
Warrnambool City
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — area west of and including Boinka, south of Murray Sunset National Park
Mildura Rural City
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — Warracknabeal township and district (half day)
Yarriambiack Shire
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — Rainbow, Albacutya and Kenmare
Hindmarsh Shire
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — Broughton, Yanac, Netherby, Lorquon, Nhill, Glenlee, Kiata, Gerang Gerung and Little Desert
Hindmarsh Shire
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday
Greater Geelong City
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — Numurkah District
Moira Shire
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — areas west of the Campaspe River
Greater Bendigo City
Melbourne Cup replacement holiday — postcodes 3444, 3446 and 3458 and the localities of Cadello and Carlsruhe
Macedon Ranges Shire
Wodonga Gold Cup (Melbourne Cup replacement)
Wodonga City
Frequently asked questions
What public holidays are in Victoria in 2026?
Victoria has 14 declared statewide public holidays in 2026, including national and state-specific dates shown above. Part-day and regional dates are also labelled separately.
How many long weekends are there in Victoria in 2026?
Victoria has 6 long weekends in 2026 based on the verified public holiday calendar.
How many working days are there in Victoria in 2026?
There are 251 working days in Victoria 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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