2026 Australia Holidays
View all public holidays and observances in Australia for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.
Total Holidays
Holidays in 2026
Busiest Month
5 holidays
This Month
Holidays this month
About Australia holidays in 2026
In 2026, Australia observes a range of public holidays, from nationwide celebrations like New Year's Day and Australia Day to state-specific observances and regional events. The year features a cluster of holidays in early autumn, including Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, followed by Anzac Day. Later in the year, several King's Birthday observances and Labour Day variations occur across different states and territories. The year concludes with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| March 2, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Canberra Day |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Eight Hours Day |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | May Day |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Reconciliation Day |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Western Australia Day |
| June 8, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Picnic Day |
| September 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) |
| September 28, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day |
Planning around Australia holidays in 2026
- Many holidays are observed only in specific states or territories.
- Some dates, like the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, are tentative.
- Holiday observances can vary by region within states.
- Check the selected year for precise dates and regional applicability.
Holiday patterns in 2026
The year begins with two nationwide holidays in January. March and April are particularly busy, with multiple state-specific Labour Day variations and the Easter period creating concentrated holiday activity. The middle of the year sees a more dispersed pattern, with several state-based observances like Reconciliation Day and Western Australia Day.
The latter half of the year features a mix of nationwide and regional holidays, including multiple King's Birthday observances across different states and territories. A tentative date for the Friday before the AFL Grand Final highlights a unique regional event. The year concludes with the widely observed Christmas and Boxing Day period.
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