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Australia Public Holidays 2028

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.

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Australia 2028

8 holidays · 3 long weekends

  • January

    Sat
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1
  • Wed
    26
    Australia Day
    January 26

  • April

    Fri
    14
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Sat
    15
    Easter Saturday
    Saturday before Easter Sunday
  • Mon
    17
    Easter Monday
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Tue
    25
    Anzac Day
    April 25

  • December

    Mon
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25· Long weekend
  • Tue
    26
    Boxing Day
    December 26

Australia holidays in 2028

In 2028, Australia has 8 national public holidays (most states). The year starts with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26. 3 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day.

2 holidays fall on a weekend: New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, Easter Saturday on Saturday, April 15.

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 2028?+

There are 8 national public holidays (most states) in 2028. 3 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 2028?+

The first is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26.

Which Australia holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?+

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1); Easter Saturday (Saturday, April 15).

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 2028. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.