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.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Jan 26MondayAustralia Day
Mar 2MondayLabour Day
Mar 9MondayAdelaide Cup Day
Mar 9MondayCanberra Day
Mar 9MondayEight Hours Day
Mar 9MondayLabour Day
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Apr 4SaturdayHoly Saturday
Apr 5SundayEaster Sunday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
Apr 25SaturdayAnzac Day
May 4MondayLabour Day
May 4MondayMay Day
Jun 1MondayReconciliation Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.