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Australia public holidays 2026
Australia: national and state/territory public holidays in one year—use the feed for orientation, then your state and employer for a binding schedule.
Australia public holidays 2026 — quick actions and on-page list
Year 2026 • 25 public dates on this list
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Full 2026 list with weekday and planning notes
Hints are generic (weekday, movable feasts) and are not a substitute for your employer, school, or government PDF. Nager data source.
| Date | Holiday | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1(Thu) | New Year's Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jan 26(Mon) | Australia Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 2(Mon) | Labour Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 9(Mon) | Canberra Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 9(Mon) | Adelaide Cup Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 9(Mon) | Eight Hours Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 9(Mon) | Labour Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Apr 3(Fri) | Good Friday | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 4(Sat) | Easter Eve | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 5(Sun) | Easter Sunday | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 6(Mon) | Easter Monday | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 25(Sat) | Anzac Day | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
| Apr 27(Mon) | Anzac Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| May 4(Mon) | May Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| May 4(Mon) | Labour Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Jun 1(Mon) | Reconciliation Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Jun 1(Mon) | Western Australia Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Jun 8(Mon) | King's Birthday | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Picnic Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Sep 28(Mon) | King's Birthday | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Oct 5(Mon) | Labour Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Oct 5(Mon) | King's Birthday | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Nov 3(Tue) | Melbourne Cup | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Dec 25(Fri) | Christmas Day | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| Dec 28(Mon) | Boxing Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
Understanding Australia public holidays
AU list from the Nager Public Holidays API, with a country note on regional and legal limits—read before you rely on a single row.
This list uses Nager Public Holidays (date.nager.at) for the selected country code for Australia (AU). Public holidays in Australia are a mix: some have national effect, and many are declared separately by each state and territory, which is why a single “AU” list cannot replace a NSW, VIC, or WA line-by-line list for every purpose.
The feed still helps with common questions: which Mondays are long weekends, when Anzac Day falls, and which civil dates move in a long weekend pattern. Movable feasts in the data are tied to the year on screen—do not copy a 2022 row into 2026 planning.
School term dates, retail trading restrictions, and award wages on public holidays are not covered on this page. If you are scheduling shift penalties or Saturday penalty rates, use Fair Work and your state education authority for schools.
If you split time between states (fly-in fly-out, remote work), compare two AnyCalendar state-level checks by opening each future year, or export two country tables if you later add state-specific data—here you only have the aggregate AU list.
Common questions (AU)
Why might Melbourne show a different public holiday from Perth?
State governments declare their own public holidays, including for regional and show-day style dates. The AU country feed is a merged planning reference. For a one-team schedule in one state, the state’s official list should win when they disagree with a generic line here.
Is Anzac Day always a public holiday the same way everywhere?
The date is nationally significant, but trading hours, substitution when it falls on a weekend, and school attendance rules still vary. Read your state and local guidance for the exact year; weekend substitution is common in published state calendars.
Next Holiday in Australia
May Day
Monday, May 4, 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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Plan Around Australia Holidays
Australia has 25 public holidays in 2026. Use this page to check exact dates, see which holidays land near weekends, and quickly spot the busiest holiday months.
The next upcoming holiday is May Day on Monday, May 4, 2026, which is 6 days away.
In 2026, the busiest holiday period falls in April and March, which helps if you are planning leave, school breaks, or higher-traffic travel dates.
Public holidays may be observed differently across sectors or regions, especially when a holiday falls on a weekend. For travel, leave planning, or school schedules, always confirm critical dates with official sources in Australia.