Australia Public Holidays
Year 2026 • 25 Holidays
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Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Australia Holiday Insights
- Australia has 25 total public holidays in 2026.
- The busiest months are April and March.
- Holidays may be observed on different days when they fall on weekends.
Upcoming Holidays
January 2026
New Year's Day
Jan 1ThursdayPublicAustralia Day
Jan 26MondayPublic
March 2026
Labour Day
Mar 2MondayPublicCanberra Day
Mar 9MondayPublicAdelaide Cup Day
Mar 9MondayPublicEight Hours Day
Mar 9MondayPublicLabour Day
Mar 9MondayPublic
April 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3FridayPublicEaster Eve
Holy Saturday
Apr 4SaturdayPublicEaster Sunday
Apr 5SundayPublicEaster Monday
Apr 6MondayPublicAnzac Day
Apr 25SaturdayPublicAnzac Day
Apr 27MondayPublic
May 2026
May Day
May 4MondayPublicLabour Day
May 4MondayPublic
June 2026
Reconciliation Day
Jun 1MondayPublicWestern Australia Day
Jun 1MondayPublicKing's Birthday
Jun 8MondayPublic
August 2026
Picnic Day
Aug 3MondayPublic
September 2026
King's Birthday
Sep 28MondayPublic
October 2026
Labour Day
Oct 5MondayPublicKing's Birthday
Oct 5MondayPublic
November 2026
Melbourne Cup
Nov 3TuesdayPublic
December 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25FridayPublicBoxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 28MondayPublic
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About Australia Public Holidays
Australia observes 25 public holidays in 2026. These holidays include national celebrations, religious observances, and cultural events that are recognized throughout the country.
Public holidays in Australia are typically days when most businesses, schools, and government offices are closed. Some holidays may have different observance rules depending on the region or sector.
Observed dates may shift when holidays fall on weekends. Always confirm critical dates with official government sources for Australia.
AnyCalendar provides this holiday information to help you plan your travel, work schedule, and personal activities. Holiday dates are obtained from official sources and updated annually to reflect any changes.