Australian Public Holidays 2026
There are 6 public holidays that apply in every state and territory in 2026, plus 8 state-specific ones. Australia has 7 national public holidays. States and territories add their own days and sometimes set different dates, for example for the King's Birthday and Labour Day.
Public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Australia Day | Mon, Jan 26 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Mar 2 | WA |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Mar 9 | VIC (Eight Hours Day in TAS) |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Nationwide |
| Saturday | Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 4 | All except WA and TAS |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | Nationwide |
| Saturday | Anzac Day | Sat, Apr 25 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, May 4 | QLD, NT (May Day) |
| Monday | King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 8 | All except WA and QLD |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Oct 5 | NSW, ACT, SA |
| Monday | King's Birthday | Mon, Oct 5 | QLD |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Nationwide |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 | All (Proclamation Day in SA) |
When New Year's Day, Australia Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day fall on a weekend, an additional public holiday is given on the next weekday in most states. Anzac Day on a weekend is only moved in some states, such as WA. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2026?
There are 6 public holidays that apply in every state and territory in 2026, plus 8 state-specific ones.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?
When New Year's Day, Australia Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day fall on a weekend, an additional public holiday is given on the next weekday in most states. Anzac Day on a weekend is only moved in some states, such as WA. In 2026 this applies to Boxing Day (observed Monday, December 28, 2026).
When is the first public holiday of 2026?
New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When is the last public holiday of 2026?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.