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Holidays in Australia 2026

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In 2026, Australia has seven national holidays. However, the number of public holidays varies by state or territory.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2026, marks the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar and is one of the most popular holidays in the world.

Australia Day
Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in New South Wales and the first raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788. In 2026, it will be observed on January 26.

Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary. It is observed on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. In 2026, Good Friday will be celebrated on April 3 in Western churches.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is observed on the Monday following Easter Sunday. In 2026, it will be observed on April 6.

ANZAC Day
The acronym ANZAC stands for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corps," and the soldiers were known as Anzacs. ANZAC Day is one of the most important national occasions in Australia and New Zealand, commemorating all those who served and died in wars and peacekeeping operations. The holiday will be observed on April 25, 2026.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day, celebrated on December 25, 2026, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is a holiday of sharing, during which people exchange gifts and cards with family and friends.

Boxing Day
Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, is widely recognized as a shopping holiday in some countries. In 2026, it will be observed on December 26.

The following is the list of public holidays in Australia 2026.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
New Year's DayJan 01, 2026ThursdayNational Holiday
Australia DayJan 26, 2026MondayNational Holiday
Labour DayMar 02, 2026MondayWA
Adelaide Cup DayMar 09, 2026MondaySA
Canberra DayMar 09, 2026MondayACT
Eight Hours DayMar 09, 2026MondayTAS
Labour DayMar 09, 2026MondayVIC
Good FridayApr 03, 2026FridayNational Holiday
Easter SaturdayApr 04, 2026SaturdayAll except TAS, WA
Easter SundayApr 05, 2026SundayACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA
Easter MondayApr 06, 2026MondayNational Holiday
Easter TuesdayApr 07, 2026TuesdayTAS
ANZAC DayApr 25, 2026SaturdayNational Holiday
May DayMay 04, 2026MondayNT
Labour DayMay 04, 2026MondayQLD
Reconciliation DayJun 01, 2026MondayACT
Western Australia DayJun 01, 2026MondayWA
King's BirthdayJun 08, 2026MondayAll except QLD, WA
Picnic DayAug 03, 2026MondayNT
Royal Queensland ShowAug 07, 2026FridayQLD (Brisbane only)
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Sep 25, 2026FridayVIC
King's BirthdaySep 28, 2026MondayWA
Labour DayOct 05, 2026MondayACT, NSW, SA
King's BirthdayOct 05, 2026MondayQLD
Melbourne CupNov 03, 2026TuesdayVIC
Christmas Eve (evening)Dec 24, 2026ThursdayNT, QLD, SA
Christmas DayDec 25, 2026FridayNational Holiday
Boxing DayDec 26, 2026SaturdayNational Holiday
New Year's Eve (evening)Dec 31, 2026ThursdayNT, SA

Please also check the working days in Australia in 2026.

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