Complete list of public holidays in Australia 2026 with dates for all states and territories. Plan your long weekends and breaks throughout the year.
List of National Public Holidays 2026
New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1
Australia Day – Monday, January 26
Good Friday – Friday, April 3
Easter Saturday – Saturday, April 4
Easter Monday – Monday, April 6
ANZAC Day – Saturday, April 25 (observed on Monday, April 27 in some states)
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25
Boxing Day – Saturday, December 26 (substitute holiday Monday, December 28 in most states)
State and Territory Public Holidays 2026
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Canberra Day – Monday, March 9
- Reconciliation Day – Monday, June 1
- King’s Birthday – Monday, June 8
- Labour Day – Monday, October 5
New South Wales (NSW)
- King’s Birthday – Monday, June 8
- Labour Day – Monday, October 5
Victoria (VIC)
- Labour Day – Monday, March 9
- AFL Grand Final Friday – Date to be confirmed (late September)
- Melbourne Cup Day – Tuesday, November 3
- King’s Birthday – Monday, June 8
Queensland (QLD)
- Labour Day – Monday, May 4
- Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) – Wednesday, August 12 (Brisbane area only)
- King’s Birthday – Monday, October 5
South Australia (SA)
- Adelaide Cup Day – Monday, March 9
- King’s Birthday – Monday, June 8
- Labour Day – Monday, October 5
- Christmas Eve – Part-day holiday (7pm to midnight)
- New Year’s Eve – Part-day holiday (7pm to midnight)
Western Australia (WA)
- Labour Day – Monday, March 2
- WA Day – Monday, June 1
- King’s Birthday – Monday, September 28 (varies by region)
Tasmania (TAS)
- Royal Hobart Regatta – Monday, February 9 (certain areas including Hobart)
- Eight Hours Day – Monday, March 9
- Easter Tuesday – Tuesday, April 7 (restricted)
- King’s Birthday – Monday, June 8
- Recreation Day – Monday, November 2 (areas not observing Royal Hobart Regatta)
- Royal Hobart Show – Thursday, October 22 (certain areas including Hobart)
Northern Territory (NT)
- May Day – Monday, May 4
- King’s Birthday – Monday, June 8
- Picnic Day – Monday, August 3
- Christmas Eve – Part-day holiday (7pm to midnight)
- New Year’s Eve – Part-day holiday (7pm to midnight)
- Plus various regional show days throughout the year
Conclusion
Australia’s 2026 holiday calendar balances national celebrations with regional traditions. The seven nationwide holidays anchor the year, while state-specific dates reflect local culture and events.
Key dates like Easter and Christmas provide extended breaks. ANZAC Day and Boxing Day falling on weekends create substitute holidays in many regions.
Check your state’s official calendar for precise dates and any regional variations. This ensures you won’t miss important holidays or long weekend opportunities throughout the year.
Also see: Federal Holidays in 2026