Australia Public Holidays
Australia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Australia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Australia by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Australia.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Australia Day |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Canberra Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Eight Hours Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| May 4 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Reconciliation Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Australia
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Australia by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and public services close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Australia listing includes national holidays and state or territory observances in our dataset. Dates for some holidays, such as Labour Day and the King's Birthday, vary by jurisdiction. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Australia calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include state Labour Days, Melbourne Cup Day, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, and other regional observances. King's Birthday dates also vary by state. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year nationwide.
- Australia Day — 26 January 2026. The national day marking the anniversary of the 1788 landing at Sydney Cove.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A nationwide Easter-related public holiday and a common long-weekend anchor.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Extends the Easter break for many workers and schools.
- Anzac Day — 25 April 2026. Commemorates Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars and conflicts.
- King's Birthday — 8 June 2026 in our data (dates vary by state and territory). A mid-year public holiday in several jurisdictions.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday nationwide.
- St. Stephen's Day — 28 December 2026 in our calendar (observed substitute date). Often grouped with the Christmas period for time off.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Early year: Australia Day and Easter-related holidays can cluster in the first half of the year. Check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- April: Anzac Day is a fixed-date national observance that often affects travel and public events.
- Mid-year: The King's Birthday and state Labour Days fall on different dates depending on jurisdiction—compare months on a year calendar.
- Year-end: Christmas-period public holidays often create extended breaks. Substitute or observed dates may apply when holidays fall on a weekend—confirm on the year view.
Plan Your Year Around AU Holidays
View Australia holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.