Australia Public Holidays 2026
Complete list of all public holidays in Australia for 2026. Plan your leave, manage payroll, and never miss an important date.
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January 2026
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar used in Australia and many other countries.
Australia Day
Australia Day is the Australian national day. It is celebrated on January 26 each year.
February 2026
Royal Hobart Regatta*
The Royal Hobart Regatta is an annual public holiday in southern Tasmania, Australia, on the second Monday in February.
TAS only
March 2026
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
WA only
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
VIC only
Eight Hours Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
TAS only
Adelaide Cup*
Adelaide Cup is a state holiday and a horse racing event in South Australia.
SA only
Canberra Day*
Canberra Day is a public holiday that celebrates Canberra’s official founding in the Australian Capital Territory.
ACT only
April 2026
Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a national holiday in Australia.
Holy Saturday*
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in some states and the two territories in Australia.
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC only
Easter Sunday*
On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA only
Easter Tuesday*
Easter Tuesday is a public holiday in the Australian state of Tasmania.
TAS only
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
ANZAC Day Observed*
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
VIC only
ANZAC Day Observed*
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
WA only
May 2026
May Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
NT only
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
QLD only
June 2026
Western Australia Day*
Foundation Day is a public holiday in the state of Western Australia to commemorate the founding of the first British colony in the state.
WA only
Reconciliation Day*
Reconciliation Day is a state holiday in the Australian Capital Territory.
ACT only
King's Birthday*
The King’s birthday is an annual public holiday in parts of Australia celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III.
ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC only
August 2026
New South Wales Bank Holiday*
The New South Wales Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of August.
NSW only
Northern Territory Picnic Day*
Picnic Day is a public holiday annually held in Australia’s Northern Territory on the first Monday of August.
NT only
Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland*
The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day is usually held in Brisbane, the capital city of the state of Queensland, Australia, on the second or third Wednesday in August.
QLD only
September 2026
Friday before the AFL Grand Final*
Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a state holiday in Australia
VIC only
King's Birthday*
The King’s birthday is an annual public holiday in parts of Australia celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III.
WA only
October 2026
King's Birthday*
The King’s birthday is an annual public holiday in parts of Australia celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III.
QLD only
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
ACT, NSW, SA only
Royal Hobart Show*
Royal Hobart Show is a state holiday in Australia
TAS only
November 2026
Recreation Day*
Recreation Day is annually celebrated in northern Tasmania, in Australia, on the first Monday of November.
TAS only
Melbourne Cup Day*
Melbourne Cup Day is Australia’s most celebrated horse racing event. It is an annual public holiday in the state of Victoria and is observed nationwide on the first Tuesday of November.
VIC only
December 2026
Christmas Eve*
Christmas Eve in Australia is annually celebrated on December 24, which is the day before Christmas Day.
NT, QLD, SA only
Christmas Day
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, which is in the middle of summer in Australia.
Boxing Day
December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia.
New Year's Eve*
Many Australians celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 each year, which coincides with the date before New Year’s Day in the Gregorian calendar.
NT, SA only
* State-specific public holidays. These holidays are only observed in the indicated states/territories.
About Australia Public Holidays 2026
This page provides a comprehensive list of all public holidays in Australia for 2026. Public holidays are important for planning annual leave, managing payroll, calculating working days, and ensuring business compliance.
Planning Your 2026 Leave
Use this calendar to strategically plan your annual leave around public holidays to maximize time off. Many employees plan long weekends by taking leave adjacent to public holidays, especially when they fall on Mondays or Fridays.
Payroll and Working Days
Public holidays affect payroll calculations, employee entitlements, and working day calculations. Use our Working Days Calculator to accurately calculate business days between dates, automatically accounting for these public holidays.
National Public Holidays
National public holidays are observed throughout Australia. However, some states and territories have additional state-specific public holidays. Select your state from the dropdown above to see all applicable holidays.