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.