Public Holidays 2026
Australia
Official public holidays in Australia for 2026 and 2027. 25 national holidays this year.
25
Holidays in 2026
10
Remaining this year
Reconciliation Day
Next holiday · June 1, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
26
Mon
Australia Day
January 26, 2026
March 2026
2
Mon
Labour Day
March 2, 2026
9
Mon
Canberra Day
March 9, 2026
9
Mon
Adelaide Cup Day
March 9, 2026
9
Mon
Eight Hours Day
March 9, 2026
9
Mon
Labour Day
March 9, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
4
Sat
Holy Saturday
Easter Eve
April 4, 2026
5
Sun
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026
6
Mon
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
25
Sat
Anzac Day
April 25, 2026
27
Mon
Anzac Day
April 27, 2026
May 2026
4
Mon
May Day
May 4, 2026
4
Mon
Labour Day
May 4, 2026
June 2026
1
Mon
Reconciliation Day
June 1, 2026
1
Mon
Western Australia Day
June 1, 2026
8
Mon
King's Birthday
June 8, 2026
August 2026
3
Mon
Picnic Day
August 3, 2026
September 2026
28
Mon
King's Birthday
September 28, 2026
October 2026
5
Mon
Labour Day
October 5, 2026
5
Mon
King's Birthday
October 5, 2026
November 2026
3
Tue
Melbourne Cup
November 3, 2026
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
28
Mon
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 28, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
26
Tue
Australia Day
January 26, 2027
March 2027
1
Mon
Labour Day
March 1, 2027
8
Mon
Canberra Day
March 8, 2027
8
Mon
Adelaide Cup Day
March 8, 2027
8
Mon
Eight Hours Day
March 8, 2027
8
Mon
Labour Day
March 8, 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
27
Sat
Holy Saturday
Easter Eve
March 27, 2027
28
Sun
Easter Sunday
March 28, 2027
29
Mon
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
April 2027
25
Sun
Anzac Day
April 25, 2027
26
Mon
Anzac Day
April 26, 2027
May 2027
3
Mon
May Day
May 3, 2027
3
Mon
Labour Day
May 3, 2027
31
Mon
Reconciliation Day
May 31, 2027
June 2027
7
Mon
Western Australia Day
June 7, 2027
14
Mon
King's Birthday
June 14, 2027
August 2027
2
Mon
Picnic Day
August 2, 2027
September 2027
24
Fri
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
September 24, 2027
27
Mon
King's Birthday
September 27, 2027
October 2027
4
Mon
Labour Day
October 4, 2027
4
Mon
King's Birthday
October 4, 2027
November 2027
2
Tue
Melbourne Cup
November 2, 2027
December 2027
27
Mon
Christmas Day
December 27, 2027
28
Tue
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 28, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?↓
Australia has 25 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Australia?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Australia. The next public holiday is Reconciliation Day on June 1, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Australia?↓
The next public holiday in Australia is Reconciliation Day, on June 1, 2026.
Are public holidays in Australia paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Australia depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Australia change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Australia are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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