Public holidays
🇦🇺Australia 2028
Public holidays
25
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 3
Long weekends
19
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Easter Eve
Public
Reconciliation Day
Monday
Public
Western Australia Day
Monday
Public
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
Friday
Public
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Boxing Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Australia
In 2028, Australia has 25 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 5. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 19 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from King's Birthday (June 12) to Picnic Day (August 7): 56 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 3) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 3 · Monday
Labour Day
March 6 · Monday
Canberra Day
March 13 · Monday
Adelaide Cup Day
March 13 · Monday
Eight Hours Day
March 13 · Monday
Labour Day
March 13 · Monday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Reconciliation Day
May 29 · Monday
Western Australia Day
June 5 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 12 · Monday
Picnic Day
August 7 · Monday
King's Birthday
September 25 · Monday
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
September 29 · Friday
Labour Day
October 2 · Monday
King's Birthday
October 2 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2028?+
Australia has 25 official public holidays in 2028, with March being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Australia?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 3.
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2028?+
19 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Australia?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (April 15), Easter Sunday (April 16).