Public holidays

🇦🇺Australia 2026

Public holidays
25
in 2026
Next holiday
Picnic Day
in 49d
Long weekends
20
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
F
5
M
6
A
2
M
3
J
J
1
A
1
S
2
O
1
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday
165d ago Public
26
Jan
Australia Day
Monday
140d ago Public
2
Mar
Labour Day
Monday
105d ago Public
9
Mar
Canberra Day
Monday
98d ago Public
9
Mar
Adelaide Cup Day
Monday
98d ago Public
9
Mar
Eight Hours Day
Monday
98d ago Public
9
Mar
Labour Day
Monday
98d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday
73d ago Public
4
Apr
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Easter Eve
72d ago Public
5
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday
71d ago Public
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday
70d ago Public
25
Apr
Anzac Day
Saturday
51d ago Public
27
Apr
Anzac Day
Monday
49d ago Public
4
May
May Day
Monday
42d ago Public
4
May
Labour Day
Monday
42d ago Public
1
Jun
Reconciliation Day
Monday
14d ago Public
1
Jun
Western Australia Day
Monday
14d ago Public
8
Jun
King's Birthday
Monday
7d ago Public
3
Aug
Picnic Day
Monday
in 49d Public
28
Sep
King's Birthday
Monday
in 105d Public
5
Oct
Labour Day
Monday
in 112d Public
5
Oct
King's Birthday
Monday
in 112d Public
3
Nov
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday
in 141d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday
in 193d Public
28
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Monday · Boxing Day
in 196d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Australia

In 2026, Australia has 25 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 6. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 20 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from King's Birthday (June 8) to Picnic Day (August 3): 56 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 28).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Australia Day
January 26 · Monday
Labour Day
March 2 · Monday
Canberra Day
March 9 · Monday
Adelaide Cup Day
March 9 · Monday
Eight Hours Day
March 9 · Monday
Labour Day
March 9 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
Anzac Day
April 27 · Monday
May Day
May 4 · Monday
Labour Day
May 4 · Monday
Reconciliation Day
June 1 · Monday
Western Australia Day
June 1 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 8 · Monday
Picnic Day
August 3 · Monday
King's Birthday
September 28 · Monday
Labour Day
October 5 · Monday
King's Birthday
October 5 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
St. Stephen's Day
December 28 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?+
Australia has 25 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (6).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Australia?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2026?+
20 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Australia?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (April 4), Easter Sunday (April 5), Anzac Day (April 25).