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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
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday | Celebrated nationwide |
| Monday | Jan 26, 2026 | Australia Day | National Holiday | Nationwide public holiday |
| Monday | Feb 09, 2026 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Regional Holiday | Tasmania Regional |
| Monday | Mar 02, 2026 | Labour Day | Regional Holiday | Western Australia |
| Monday | Mar 09, 2026 | Canberra Day | Regional Holiday | ACT |
| Monday | Mar 09, 2026 | Adelaide Cup | Regional Holiday | South Australia |
| Monday | Mar 09, 2026 | Labour Day | Regional Holiday | Victoria & Tasmania |
| Friday | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National Holiday | Nationwide holiday |
| Saturday | Apr 04, 2026 | Holy Saturday | Regional Holiday | Except TAS & WA |
| Sunday | Apr 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Regional Holiday | ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA |
| Monday | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National Holiday | Monday after Easter |
| Tuesday | Apr 07, 2026 | Easter Tuesday | Government Holiday | Tasmania only |
| Saturday | Apr 25, 2026 | Anzac Day | National Holiday | Nationwide holiday |
| Monday | Apr 27, 2026 | Anzac Day (in lieu) | Regional Holiday | ACT, NSW, WA |
| Monday | May 04, 2026 | Labour Day | Regional Holiday | Queensland & NT |
| Sunday | May 10, 2026 | Mother’s Day | Not a Public Holiday | Second Sunday in May |
| Monday | Jun 01, 2026 | Western Australia Day | Regional Holiday | WA |
| Monday | Jun 01, 2026 | Reconciliation Day | Regional Holiday | ACT |
| Monday | Jun 08, 2026 | King’s Birthday | Regional Holiday | Except QLD & WA |
| Monday | Aug 03, 2026 | Bank Holiday | Not a Public Holiday | NSW banks only |
| Monday | Aug 03, 2026 | Picnic Day | Regional Holiday | Northern Territory |
| Wednesday | Aug 12, 2026 | Ekka People’s Day | Regional Holiday | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sunday | Sep 06, 2026 | Father’s Day | Not a Public Holiday | First Sunday in September |
| Friday | Sep 25, 2026 | Grand Final Eve | Regional Holiday | Victoria |
| Monday | Sep 28, 2026 | King’s Birthday | Regional Holiday | WA only |
| Monday | Oct 05, 2026 | Labour Day | Regional Holiday | NSW, ACT & SA |
| Monday | Oct 05, 2026 | King’s Birthday | Regional Holiday | Queensland |
| Monday | Nov 02, 2026 | Recreation Day | Regional Holiday | Tasmania |
| Tuesday | Nov 03, 2026 | Melbourne Cup Day | Regional Holiday | Victoria |
| Thursday | Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Regional Holiday | NT, QLD & SA |
| Friday | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National Holiday | Nationwide holiday |
| Saturday | Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Regional Holiday | Except South Australia |
| Monday | Dec 28, 2026 | Proclamation Day | Regional Holiday | South Australia |
| Monday | Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (in lieu) | Regional Holiday | Except South Australia |
| Thursday | Dec 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve | Regional Holiday | NT & SA (7pm-midnight) |
FAQ – Australia Holidays 2026
What are the national holidays in Australia in 2026?
Australia’s major national holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, and Christmas Day.
Is Easter Monday a public holiday in Australia?
Yes, Easter Monday is a national public holiday in Australia.
Which states celebrate King’s Birthday differently?
Queensland and Western Australia observe the King’s Birthday on different dates compared to most Australian states.
Is Melbourne Cup Day a national holiday?
No, Melbourne Cup Day is mainly observed in Victoria as a regional holiday.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes, Boxing Day is widely observed across Australia, except for some variations in South Australia.
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