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2026 Australia Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Australia for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

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Insight summary

2026, Australia has 25 holidays in total, including 25 public holidays. The busiest month is March with 5 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 25 | Avg: 2.1

The busiest month is Mar with 5 holidays.

The least active month is Feb with 0 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 26, 2026MondayAustralia Day
March 2, 2026MondayLabour Day
March 9, 2026MondayAdelaide Cup Day
March 9, 2026MondayCanberra Day
March 9, 2026MondayEight Hours Day
March 9, 2026MondayLabour Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayHoly Saturday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2026SaturdayAnzac Day
May 4, 2026MondayLabour Day
May 4, 2026MondayMay Day
June 1, 2026MondayReconciliation Day
June 1, 2026MondayWestern Australia Day
June 8, 2026MondayKing's Birthday
August 3, 2026MondayPicnic Day
September 25, 2026FridayFriday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
September 28, 2026MondayKing's Birthday
October 5, 2026MondayKing's Birthday
October 5, 2026MondayLabour Day
November 3, 2026TuesdayMelbourne Cup
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 28, 2026MondaySt. Stephen's Day