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National Holidays in Australia in 2026

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Last updated: May 13, 2026
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Australia celebrates a combination of national, regional, and government holidays throughout the year. Public holidays may vary between states and territories, but several important holidays are observed nationwide.

Below is the complete Australia public holiday calendar for 2026, including national holidays, regional holidays, and important observances.

List of Holidays in Australia in 2026

DayDateHoliday NameTypeComments
ThursdayJan 01, 2026New Year’s DayNational HolidayCelebrated nationwide
MondayJan 26, 2026Australia DayNational HolidayNationwide public holiday
MondayFeb 09, 2026Royal Hobart RegattaRegional HolidayTasmania Regional
MondayMar 02, 2026Labour DayRegional HolidayWestern Australia
MondayMar 09, 2026Canberra DayRegional HolidayACT
MondayMar 09, 2026Adelaide CupRegional HolidaySouth Australia
MondayMar 09, 2026Labour DayRegional HolidayVictoria & Tasmania
FridayApr 03, 2026Good FridayNational HolidayNationwide holiday
SaturdayApr 04, 2026Holy SaturdayRegional HolidayExcept TAS & WA
SundayApr 05, 2026Easter SundayRegional HolidayACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA
MondayApr 06, 2026Easter MondayNational HolidayMonday after Easter
TuesdayApr 07, 2026Easter TuesdayGovernment HolidayTasmania only
SaturdayApr 25, 2026Anzac DayNational HolidayNationwide holiday
MondayApr 27, 2026Anzac Day (in lieu)Regional HolidayACT, NSW, WA
MondayMay 04, 2026Labour DayRegional HolidayQueensland & NT
SundayMay 10, 2026Mother’s DayNot a Public HolidaySecond Sunday in May
MondayJun 01, 2026Western Australia DayRegional HolidayWA
MondayJun 01, 2026Reconciliation DayRegional HolidayACT
MondayJun 08, 2026King’s BirthdayRegional HolidayExcept QLD & WA
MondayAug 03, 2026Bank HolidayNot a Public HolidayNSW banks only
MondayAug 03, 2026Picnic DayRegional HolidayNorthern Territory
WednesdayAug 12, 2026Ekka People’s DayRegional HolidayBrisbane, Queensland
SundaySep 06, 2026Father’s DayNot a Public HolidayFirst Sunday in September
FridaySep 25, 2026Grand Final EveRegional HolidayVictoria
MondaySep 28, 2026King’s BirthdayRegional HolidayWA only
MondayOct 05, 2026Labour DayRegional HolidayNSW, ACT & SA
MondayOct 05, 2026King’s BirthdayRegional HolidayQueensland
MondayNov 02, 2026Recreation DayRegional HolidayTasmania
TuesdayNov 03, 2026Melbourne Cup DayRegional HolidayVictoria
ThursdayDec 24, 2026Christmas EveRegional HolidayNT, QLD & SA
FridayDec 25, 2026Christmas DayNational HolidayNationwide holiday
SaturdayDec 26, 2026Boxing DayRegional HolidayExcept South Australia
MondayDec 28, 2026Proclamation DayRegional HolidaySouth Australia
MondayDec 28, 2026Boxing Day (in lieu)Regional HolidayExcept South Australia
ThursdayDec 31, 2026New Year’s EveRegional HolidayNT & SA (7pm-midnight)

 

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Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar Sharma is the founder of SchoolsFinders, a platform dedicated to helping parents and students make smarter education choices across Australia. With a strong focus on school rankings, academic resources, and insightful comparisons, Rajesh aims to simplify the process of finding the best-fit schools. His passion for education and commitment to accuracy ensure that SchoolsFinders remains a trusted source for families navigating their educational journey.

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