Australia Public Holidays 2026
Public holidays
These are observed nationwide. State and territory governments add their own days (e.g., Labour Day, King’s Birthday in WA/QLD) and set some substitute rules differently.
Next public holiday in Australia
Australia 2026
8 holidays · 5 long weekends
January
Thu1New Year's DayJanuary 1- Mon26Australia DayJanuary 26· Long weekend
April
Fri3Good FridayFriday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend- Sat4Easter SaturdaySaturday before Easter Sunday
- Mon6Easter MondayMonday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
- Sat25Anzac DayApril 25
December
Fri25Christmas DayDecember 25· Long weekend- Sat26Boxing DayDecember 26· Day off Mon, Dec 28· Long weekend
Australia holidays in 2026
In 2026, Australia has 8 national public holidays (most states). The year starts with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26. 5 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.
3 holidays fall on a weekend: Easter Saturday on Saturday, April 4, Anzac Day on Saturday, April 25, Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26 (day off Monday, December 28).
These are observed nationwide. State and territory governments add their own days (e.g., Labour Day, King’s Birthday in WA/QLD) and set some substitute rules differently.
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Questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2026?+
There are 8 national public holidays (most states) in 2026. 5 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.
When is the first and the last public holiday in 2026?+
The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26.
Which Australia holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?+
Easter Saturday (Saturday, April 4); Anzac Day (Saturday, April 25); Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26), with the day off on Monday, December 28.
Are regional holidays in Australia included?+
These are observed nationwide. State and territory governments add their own days (e.g., Labour Day, King’s Birthday in WA/QLD) and set some substitute rules differently.
How do I add Australia holidays to my calendar?+
Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 8 holidays for 2026. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.