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Public holidays in Australia (2026)

Public holidays
Australia has 27 public holidays in 2026.

Next up: Picnic Day — Monday, August 3, 2026 (in 32 days).

Public holidays in Australia, 2026
Jan 1, 2026New Year's Day
Jan 26, 2026Australia Day
Mar 2, 2026Labour Day
Mar 9, 2026Canberra Day
Mar 9, 2026Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9, 2026Eight Hours Day
Mar 9, 2026Labour Day
Apr 3, 2026Good Friday
Apr 4, 2026Easter Eve (Holy Saturday)
Apr 5, 2026Easter Sunday
Apr 6, 2026Easter Monday
Apr 25, 2026Anzac Day
Apr 27, 2026Anzac Day
Apr 25, 2026Anzac Day
May 4, 2026May Day
May 4, 2026Labour Day
Jun 1, 2026Reconciliation Day
Jun 1, 2026Western Australia Day
Jun 8, 2026King's Birthday
Aug 3, 2026Picnic Day
Sep 25, 2026Friday before AFL Grand Final
Sep 28, 2026King's Birthday
Oct 5, 2026Labour Day
Oct 5, 2026King's Birthday
Nov 3, 2026Melbourne Cup
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day)

Updated July 2, 2026

Common questions

When is the next public holiday in Australia?

Picnic Day, on Monday, August 3, 2026 (in 32 days).

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?

Australia has 27 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.